Show Me the Money: A Look Inside the Budgets of Southwest Connecticut Communities
A look at what communities across southwest Connecticut are proposing in their budgets next year.
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A Look at Greenwich’s Proposed 2023-24 Budget
Greenwich's proposed budget is $427.4 million, an increase of 3.49% or $14.4 million from last year. The budget also includes an additional $53.5 million to be raised by taxes for capital projects, for an overall budget of $480.9 million.
A Look at Westport’s Proposed 2023-24 Budget
The total proposed operating budget for the town is $233.5 million, a 4.39% increase over the current fiscal year, or a $9.82 million increase.
A Look at Norwalk’s Proposed 2023-24 Budget
Norwalk has had one of the most challenging budget cycles, with the mayor proposing to increase the school's budget by 4%, short of their ask to increase it by 12.7%.
A Look at Fairfield’s Proposed 2023-24 Budget
Fairfield's budget breakdown is: about $120.7 million on the town side; $210.2 million on the Board of Education side; and shared expenses between the two is $23.6 million.
A Look at Darien’s Proposed 2023-24 Budget
Darien's proposed budget calls for $40.6 million on the city side, along with $3.5 million in capital expenses, and $114.5 million for the school district.
A Look at Stamford’s Proposed 2023-24 Budget
Mayor Caroline Simmons proposed a $654.7 million budget, an increase of 3.7% from last year.