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Windsor Council Considers 1% Sales Tax Ballot Measure to Address Budget Deficit and Deferred Maintenance
The Windsor Town Council discussed a potential November 2026 ballot measure for a one-cent (1%) transactions and use tax. Staff presented the case for the measure, citing a significant structural deficit in the general fund driven by rising costs and slow-growing revenues, which current expense reductions and efficiencies cannot fully address. The proposed measure is estimated to generate $5.7 million annually, which would close the structural deficit and address deferred maintenance. Community engagement indicated residents value services like public safety, roads, and parks, and support for a tax measure with strong oversight and reporting mechanisms was noted. Staff recommended an 'until ended by voters' duration for the tax, citing favorable passage rates and alignment with the ongoing nature of the deficit, while acknowledging resident concerns about perpetual taxes. The council received the fiscal analysis and draft ballot language, providing direction to staff for further refinement.
Windsor Council Adopts FY 2026-2027 Budget and Reviews Potential Deep Service Cuts Under 'Plan B' Scenario
The Windsor Town Council reviewed and adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and the corresponding appropriations limit. This process included a mid-year budget review of the 2025-2027 biannual budget, highlighting that the town is halfway through the cycle. The council also received an update on planning efforts for the 2027-2029 biannual budget, presenting a "Plan B" budget that outlines potential service capacity reductions of 25-30% if revenue shortfalls persist. This Plan B scenario addresses $3.15 million of a projected $4 million annual structural deficit, with significant cuts proposed across all departments, including public safety, community development, public works, and parks and recreation. The council also adopted resolutions related to the town's landscaping and lighting special assessment districts (LAD 1, LAD 2) and the 1982 Act Benefit Assessment District (82 AAD) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, which involve annual engineer's reports, assessment diagrams, and authorization of levy and collection of assessments. No ballots were received for these assessment districts.
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