Desirable Change in Making Appropriations in Bristol
A Bristol town meeting discusses petitioning the General Assembly to create a Financial Council of ten taxpayers to approve town appropriations instead of the annual town meeting. Proponents argue it curbs hurried, ill considered spending and adds public, department led reviews over a month.
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Financial Council
General Assembly
Bristol
Sewer Commission
Council
Argu
Town Council Plan Replaces Town Meeting in Finance Reform
Chamber of Commerce hears a draft act to substitute a Financial Council of 10 taxpayers for the annual Financial Town Meeting. Representative Lavander urges the change as in taxpayers’ best interest. Dr. Williams compares 1914 and 1923 taxes and argues total needs could push the tax rate beyond the limit, urging careful budgeting. Continued on Third Page.
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Chamber of Commerce
Financial Town
James F. Lavander
Financial Council
Lavander
W. Fred Williams
Williams
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