Voorheesville Budget Hearing Tonight: Conflicting Times, Official Salaries | The Locally Times
The Mayor's $17,476 salary and Trustee's $7,716 pay are on the table as residents prepare for tonight's budget hearing, complicated by conflicting start times.
Voorheesville residents eager to scrutinize how their tax dollars will be spent face a confusing start to tonight's key budget hearing. While the Village Board of Trustees is set to discuss the tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year (June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027), village notices indicate conflicting start times for the public hearing: one states 6:00 pm, another 6:15 pm. This hearing offers the community a direct opportunity to weigh in on the village's spending plan, including the annual salaries of Mayor ($17,476) and each Trustee ($7,716). Immediately following, the public hearing for the tentative budget will commence, though its exact start time remains unclear due to the conflicting notices. This hearing is the primary forum for residents to review the proposed financial plan for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2026, and concluding May 31, 2027. Public records confirm the annual compensation for elected officials: the Mayor receives $17,476.00, and each Trustee receives $7,716.00. The total number of Trustees on the board is not specified in these records. ## Accessing Financial Records Copies of the proposed budget are available for public inspection at Village Hall, located at 29 Voorheesville Ave. Residents can obtain these documents during office hours, from 9 am to 4 pm, until the hearing tonight. The tentative budget has been filed with the Village Clerk. While notices confirm the budget's availability, they do not provide specific details on the total budget amount or how it might impact local taxes or property values. One meeting record indicates a link for the full proposed budget is available online. ## Your Chance to Weigh In Tonight's public hearing provides residents a critical opportunity to offer input on how taxpayer funds are allocated for village services and operations before the final adoption of the budget. Following the public hearing, a workshop is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm. The records do not specify the total proposed budget amount for the upcoming fiscal year, nor do they detail specific line items beyond the disclosed salaries of the Mayor and Trustees. ## Key Questions **When is the budget hearing?** The public hearing for the tentative budget is scheduled for tonight, April 6, 2026. Village notices indicate conflicting start times of 6:00 pm and 6:15 pm. **Where can I review the proposed budget?** Copies of the proposed budget are available at Village Hall, 29 Voorheesville Ave, during office hours from 9 am to 4 pm, until tonight. **What are the salaries for village officials?** The Mayor's annual salary is $17,476.00, and each Trustee receives an annual salary of $7,716.00, as detailed in public notices.