FY 2024/2025 Budget Referendum Results and Information
The Town of Stafford Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget passed by a vote of 599 (yes) to 549 (no) at a Referendum held April 24, 2024.
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Information
The budget serves as a strategic resource allocation plan, intricately aligned with community goals, preferences, and needs. It functions as a comprehensive policy document, financial plan, operations guide, and communication device all rolled into one. The annual budget process delineates the proposed plan of expenditures and revenues for a given fiscal year – commencing on July 1st and concluding the following June 30th – for the Town’s primary operating fund, known as the General Fund. This process necessitates the involvement of numerous stakeholders to craft a responsible budget that delivers essential services without burdening taxpayers with excessive costs.
The General Fund budget encompasses the Board of Selectmen, Board of Education, Stafford Public Library, and Debt Service. Additionally, the Water Pollution Control Facility and Service District Commission operate as distinct user-taxing districts. In essence, the town’s operating budget serves as its annual fiscal plan and roadmap, detailing the anticipated revenues and expenditures during the regular course of business throughout the fiscal year. This includes allocations for salaries, benefits, utilities, supplies, and debt payments.
View Town of Stafford FY 2024-2025 Budget Detail
2024 Budget Process
Key Dates & Documents:
March 20 Public Hearing Resources:
- Public Hearing Presentation Slide Deck (combined, Board of Selectmen and Board of Education)
- Board of Finance Meeting Recording
- Legal Notice for Public Hearing FY 2024-2025 Budget
- Board of Selectmen Budget Detail Document
- Board of Selectmen Budget Summary Document
- Board of Selectmen Budget Information Packet
View Public Hearing Information on the Town meeting calendar
Additional Budget Information:
