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Last discussed May 28, 2026.

Public comments (4)

SupportiveKenneth StewartMay 28, 2026

Called the updated draft a huge improvement because the numbers make it fact-based rather than rhetorical, and urged getting other municipalities, the county, and the school district to add their numbers.

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee - May 28, 2026 · 0:00 →
SupportiveKenneth StewartMay 14, 2026

Supported the resolution but urged adding hard numbers — citing a $3 billion decade-long downshift estimate — and suggested explaining the impact in tax bill inserts and local media.

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee - May 14, 2026 · 1:23:44 →
ConcernedRandy FiliaultFeb 26, 2026

At-large councilor blamed state downshifting of over half a billion dollars a year for rising local taxes and urged action in Concord.

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee - Feb 26, 2026 · 50:20 →
ConcernedTim JordanFeb 26, 2026

Encouraged Keene to join other municipalities pushing back against state downshifting.

Finance, Organization and Personnel Committee - Feb 26, 2026 · 54:00 →