The City Council formally adopted Resolution R-2026-23-A on June 4, 2026, calling upon the State of New Hampshire Governor, Executive Council, Senate, and House of Representatives to protect local property taxpayers by ensuring adequate state revenues for essential services, and by avoiding policies that downshift costs onto local property taxpayers. Over several decades, funding reductions and structural changes in Concord have increasingly shifted financial burdens onto local governments. To sustain essential services, municipalities, schools, and counties across New Hampshire have been forced to rely more heavily on property taxes. This resolution details millions of dollars in funding shortfalls specific to Keene, including critical gaps in the statewide retirement system, revenue sharing, and meals and rooms tax distributions. It advocates for a balanced state budget that preserves local fiscal stability.
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