Proposed $65 Million Budget Struck Down By Voters In Tolland

TOLLAND, CT — Voters in Tolland Tuesday rejected a proposed $65 million budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

The ballot question read:

“Shall the Town of Tolland’s proposed 2025-2026 budget of $65,581,488,
reflecting a spending increase of $1,915,548, or 3.01% which requires an
estimated tax rate of 27.85 mills for a decrease of 9.92 mills or 26.26% be
adopted?”

• Yes – 1328
• No – 1761

Here is the budget breakdown:

Board of Education Operating Budget:

• $45,174,141
• 2.99 percent increase
• $1,311,493 increase

Town Operating Budget:

• $14,466,634
• 3.12 percent increase
• $437,226 increase

Tax Rate Impact:

• Current Rate: 37.77 mills
• Current Motor Vehicle Rate: 32.46 mills
• Proposed Rate: 27.85 mills
• Proposed Motor Vehicle Rate: 27.85 mills

Annual Median Residential Impact:

• Current Median Home Taxes: $10,311
• Proposed Median Home Taxes: $11,024
• Increase of $713; change of 6.9 percent