Politics & Government

Trumbull Town Council to Vote on $160.5 Million Budget Thursday Night

There is some controversy surrounding a proposed new director of parks and rec position.

The Trumbull Town Council will vote on the town’s proposed budget Thursday night.

The $160.5 million proposal represents at 2.24 percent increase over the current year, according to the Trumbull Times.

One point of controversy in the budget is the creation of a $91,000 a year position for a director of parks and recreation. First Selectman Tim Herbst has argued that the position would mirror that of many other towns in the region.

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The meeting will start around 8 p.m.

Read the full Trumbull Times report here.

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