Politics & Government
Wilton Residents Asked To Weigh In On Budget, Tax Rate Ahead Of Decisions
A town survey and upcoming hearings will help shape spending plans and the mill rate for FY2027.
WILTON, CT — Wilton residents are being asked to weigh in on the town’s proposed budget and potential tax impacts ahead of key decisions in the coming weeks.
The Board of Finance has launched a public survey seeking feedback on the proposed FY2027 budgets, including a 3.6 percent increase for the Board of Education and a 4.6 percent increase for the Board of Selectmen.
If approved, the budget increases could affect the town’s mill rate, which determines local property taxes for homeowners.
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Officials are encouraging residents to share their input before the survey deadline on March 28 at 5 p.m.
Residents can also attend upcoming public hearings to provide feedback in person.
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A Board of Education hearing is scheduled for March 26 at 7 p.m., followed by a Board of Selectmen hearing on March 30 at 7 p.m. Both will be held at Middlebrook Auditorium.
Residents can also submit comments directly to town officials via email.
Town leaders say the feedback will help guide budget deliberations and decisions on the mill rate.
Access the survey here.
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