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SCOTT A. RUSSELL
Town Hall, 53095 Route 25
SUPERVISOR
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Fax (631) 765-1823
Telephone (631) 765-1889
OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 21, 2015
Contact: Southold Town Supervisor Scott A. Russell
Re: 2016 Town of Southold Budget Discussion with Residents
2016 BUDGET DISCUSSION
The public is encouraged to attend an informational meeting with Supervisor Scott Russell and
Town Comptroller John Cushman to learn about the proposed $43 million 2016 budget as well as the
budgeting process. The meeting will focus on the content of the proposed budget, anticipated
revenues and expenditures as well as the reason for the proposed .56% budget decrease. In addition
there will be discussion of the New York State mandated tax cap and its relevance to municipal
budgets.
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While there will be a public hearing on the final budget on Wednesday, November 4 at 4:00
p.m. and 7:00 p.m., this is an educational meeting to inform the public how the budget is developed
along with historical policies relating to the fund balance. Comments and questions are welcome at
the meeting.
Tuesday, October 27th at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall meeting room.
For information, contact the Supervisor’s office at 765-1889.
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