The Portsmouth Town Council continued their final budget vote to this evening, 7pm, in Town Hall. It's critical for school (and town) supporters to continue to show up and remind the Council of what's at stake, and urge them to pass a budget based on fiscal reality that reflects the priorities of our citizens.

If you can't make it, please consider calling or sending an e-mail to the Council. Here's the one I sent this morning.

To: pmcintyre@portsmouthri.com, khamilton@portsmouthri.com, jplumb@portsmouthri.com, hlittle@portsmouthri.com, kgleason@portsmouthri.com, jseveney@portsmouthri.com, dcanario@portsmouthri.com

Subject: Please listen to the people of Portsmouth

To the Town Council:
At the Budget Hearing two weeks ago, Portsmouth citizens spoke in favor of funding the schools by a ratio of 3 to 1, with a majority specifically calling on the Council to exceed the S3050 tax cap.

I respectfully submit that the Council has a responsibility to listen to the official statements made by the people of Portsmouth during their sole opportunity to speak to this budget.

At your meeting this evening, I hope you will move beyond the gridlock which characterized the session on Monday and pass a budget which meets the real needs of our community, with appropriate funding for both the town departments and schools.

Resources:
Save Our Schools