Governor Benson defends five year donor town plan
In an exclusive interview Governor Benson defends a five year plan to phase out donor towns by cutting statewide property taxes and argues that Portsmouth saves millions while donor towns still face local tax hikes. Mayor Sirrell counters that the donor system remains and vows legal action as Portsmouth budget plans rely on donor funds.
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City Council Eyes Parking Fee Hikes in Portsmouth
Portsmouth city leaders weigh raising meter from 50 to 75 cents per hour and garage rates, expanding meter hours to 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, noon to 7 p.m. Sundays, and increasing violations to 15 dollars to cover a financial shortfall tied to donor-town education funding. Councilors debate impact on downtown needs and potential budget cuts, with proposals to trim city budgets by up to 1.25 million while keeping tax rates lower under different options.
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Tom Ferrini
John Bohenko
Cornmust
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Joanne Grasso
Ned Raynolds
John Hynes
Hynes
John Burke
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