Shelton Budget Meeting Ends Without Vote After Hang Up

SHELTON, CT — The Board of Apportionment and Taxation meeting ended abruptly without a voting quorum after three Democrats on the board hung up during a meeting.

The board needs to vote on the budget before it goes to the Board of Aldermen for a final vote, according to the Shelton Herald. Mayor Mark Lauretti's proposed budget would keep the mill rate flat.

Democrat Michelle Laubin asked to table the vote so department heads could present. She announced the three Democrats would hang up and asked for one budget hearing before the vote.

Shelton Public Schools is looking to cut $2.7 million from its proposed budget. Officials are considering the possibility of furloughs, layoffs and pay freezes.

Read the full Herald report here.