A Responsible Budget for Webster

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Why I’m Speaking Out

Webster families are already feeling the pinch — and the Town Board’s decisions are making it worse.

Our debt service has tripled. And without a plan, your real estate taxes could be next.

I’m not here to scare people. I’m here because we need change.

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As a father, a homeowner, and a lifelong Webster resident, I know we can’t afford leadership that reacts wildly — swinging between total inaction and reckless spending.

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It’s time to stop the chaos and start planning.

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The Problem: A Town Budget Without a Roadmap

For years, Webster’s approach to budgeting has lacked common sense and direction. Here’s what’s happening:

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Extreme Fiscal Swings

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• One administration slashes budgets to the point of disrepair.
   

• The next opens the floodgates on spending — with no clear plan and no end in sight.

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No Vision for the Future

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• Big decisions are made with no blueprint.
   

• We’re spending money today without knowing what we want Webster to look like 5, 10, or 20 years from now.

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A Communication Failure

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• Most residents don’t understand the town budget — and that’s not their fault.
   

• Presentations are confusing, outdated, or just plain boring.
   

• If people don’t know what’s being spent, how can they hold anyone accountable?

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Exploding Debt

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• Webster’s debt service has tripled.
   

• Imagine your mortgage tripling — and having no explanation why.
   

• That’s where we are right now.

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My Plan: Transparency + Long-Term Strategy

We need more than a budget. We need a plan — and we need leadership that knows how to stick to it.

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1. Build a Long-Term Financial Roadmap

Just like you wouldn’t drive to dinner without knowing where you’re going, we shouldn’t budget without a destination. We’ll set 5-, 10-, and 20-year goals and work backward from there — responsibly and predictably.

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2. Make the Budget Clear and Accessible

It’s not just about numbers. It’s about trust. We’ll redesign how we present the town’s finances — no more useless PowerPoints. You should know where your money’s going — and why.

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3. End Fiscal Extremes

Balance matters. We’ll invest in what Webster needs — infrastructure, safety, greenspace — without blindly approving projects that put us in debt.

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4. Bring Fiscal Responsibility Back

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Oversight. Accountability. Prioritization.

Every budget should ask:

• What’s the outcome?
   

• Who benefits?
   

• Is this the smartest use of our tax dollars?

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Leadership That Plans Ahead

We can’t afford more reactionary budgeting.

We need leaders who will:

• Look ahead
   

• Spend wisely
   

• Communicate clearly
   

• And put you — the taxpayer — at the center of every decision

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With your support, I’ll bring the transparency, responsibility, and vision Webster deserves.

Let’s fix the budget — before it’s too late.

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