Politics & Government
What You Need To Know: Port Chester Patch School Election Guide
The annual school budget election has historically had low voter turnout, but the issues on the ballot could mean big changes for everyone.
PORT CHESTER, NY — On Tuesday, voters will get the final say on proposed school budgets and property tax levies. Here's a quick guide to understanding the choices and making your voice heard at the polls.
Voters will be asked to approved the new school district budget. The proposed budget is $116,509,250, with a 6.49 percent increase over the 2020-21 spending package.
School officials said the tax levy will increase by 2.04 percent if the budget is approved by voters on Tuesday.
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There are a total of two school trustee seats up for election. The candidates on the ballot will be:
- Luigi Russo (incumbent)
- Sharon Burke
- Richard Cirulli
- George Ford
- David Matthews
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The annual budget vote and board election will be from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on May 18, in the Port Chester Middle School Gymnasium.
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