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Amherst Budget for 2027

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Opposed (1)Concerned (3)Neutral (1)

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Public comments
5
Last 30 days
5

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.

Public comments (5)

ConcernedAndrew MorgantiOct 13, 2026

Expressed concern that the town is blaming inflation for budget issues without addressing prior discretionary spending and debt commitments that led to the 6.9% tax hike.

Town Board - Work Session — October 13, 2026 · 12:01 →
OpposedJohn KleinOct 13, 2026

Criticized the 6.9% tax increase, arguing that poor financial decisions by the town are forcing residents to pay more while services remain unchanged.

Town Board - Work Session — October 13, 2026 · 33:16 →
ConcernedDon SteinsholtOct 13, 2026

Claimed a previous resolution regarding low stakes gambling violated the open meetings law because it was adopted without public notice.

Town Board - Work Session — October 13, 2026 · 1:17:14 →
ConcernedJane CoxOct 13, 2026

Urged the board not to repeal the open government advisory board and thanked them for publishing audit reports.

Town Board - Work Session — October 13, 2026 · 1:21:50 →
NeutralJohn SmithOct 13, 2026

Commented on the demise of the open government advisory board due to lack of leadership and political reluctance to hear public feedback.

Town Board - Work Session — October 13, 2026 · 15:50 →