The proposed Town Manager’s budget is just that, a proposal. A starting point for discussion and one that we understand was not ideal for our residents, was not taken well and we did not take that lightly. Do not forget we are residents as well and had some similar reactions with areas of the proposed budget.

The proposal of trash collection elimination was presented in prior years, and our response was absolutely no, but in this difficult financial season, it was seen by the TM one way to reduce the tax burden upon the residents, yet ultimately would have them to pay in another way.

I do not support the elimination of trash collection in Bloomfield. I do support many aspects of the proposed budget and some I do not.

It is now the council‘s job to weigh, consider, analyze and deliberate on this budget to produce for the residents the most responsible budget we can, preserving the services that we expect and those that we also enjoy.

This will be a challenging process, and there will be cuts. However, for those services that benefit our most vulnerable are off the table and the council thus far has made that clear.

We knew last year that coming into this budget season FYI, 2027 that it was going to be extremely challenging. We are not alone. Bloomfield is not an anomaly. We have had homeowners' property values increase, some over 40% due to state mandated revaluation. It is our responsibility to present a budget with the lowest increase, that will retain services and present the lowest amount of tax increase for our residents. Thank you for reaching out and I look forward to delivering this budget ASAP.

Cindi Lloyd
Town of Bloomfield

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