Oxford 2017 Budget Referendum Results

OXFORD, CT – When you're voting on a budget that includes a nearly 10 percent tax cut, the choice seems pretty obvious and that's what happened as Oxford residents approved their town budget for next year by a tally of 595 to 86, reports the Republican-American. The school budget also was approved by a 550 to 132 margin.

The $47.6 million combined schools and municipal budget included a $1.45 million increase in spending on the town side and a nearly $530,000 hike on the school side.

Residents also approved a road improvement project and $2.3 million for capital projects including school upgrades and essential town vehicles including a new ambulance, plow truck and police car, the Rep-Am reports.

Despite an increase in spending and bonding, Oxford's tax rate is decreasing because its grand list is booming and the operators of the Power Plant agreed to pay the town millions of dollars as part of a tax agreement.

Read the full Rep-Am story here.