The referendum to decide the fate of Vernon's proposed $82.6 million budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year is scheduled for May 7.
Here is an overview:
• The bottom line is $82,601,659, an increase of $2,002,499 over the current year's budget of $80,599,160.
• General government is proposed at $26,522,202. That's $349,835 more than this year.
• At $5,909,679, capital improvement and debt service is down by $336,126.
• Education is proposed at $50,169,787. That is $1,988,790 more than this year's budget.
• Mayor George Apel took out $1.5 million from the original education request.
• Voting on the budget proposal is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Center 375, located at 375 Hartford Turnpike.
• There will be "yes" and "no" boxes for the following question: "Shall the Town of Vernon adopt a budget in the amount of $82,601,659 for the period commencing July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014?"
• Residents can vote.
• So can taxpayers who own at least $1,000 in assessed property.
• Voters will be required to show proper identification.
• Absentee ballots are available sat the town clerk's office.
• Counting will take place at Center 375.
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