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NY Lawmakers Finalize Budgets Amid Tax Hikes and Report Cards

4/30/2026

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Councilmembers Budget Proposals

New York lawmakers negotiated a budget, leading districts to file report cards on April 27 for May 19 votes.
Norwich councilmember Scott Ryan proposed a $51,743,168 2026-27 budget with no tax increase despite a $1 million health-insurance rise.
Warwick councilmember Jennifer Snyderman approved a $91.8 million 2026-27 budget adding a 2.55 % tax increase and a 17.1349 millage, with Warwick holding Committee of Whole on June 2, board vote on June 16, and finalizing budget by June 30.

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Board Approves Budget

Cherry Hill Board approved a $307 million 2026-27 budget with a 7-1 vote, adding a 7.4% tax hike raising $14.8 million.
Dr. Kwame Morton Sr. warned a $29 million deficit forces the district to cut 70 positions, saving $6.5 million.
Union president Waleska Batista-Arias said the Spanish program stays while eight teachers and two staff will be laid off.
Parents—including 9-year-old Hunter Cohen—protested the cuts while Gina Winters urged residents to lobby lawmakers for funding.

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Councilmembers Budget Proposals

New York lawmakers negotiated a budget, leading districts to file report cards on April 27 for May 19 votes.
Norwich councilmember Scott Ryan proposed a $51,743,168 2026-27 budget with no tax increase despite a $1 million health-insurance rise.
Warwick councilmember Jennifer Snyderman approved a $91.8 million 2026-27 budget adding a 2.55 % tax increase and a 17.1349 millage, with Warwick holding Committee of Whole on June 2, board vote on June 16, and finalizing budget by June 30.

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