This weekend, flyers about the August 18th referendum were posted on every mailbox in Willington. Since space was limited, there are a couple Frequently Asked Questions about the issue that need to be addressed here:
Q: Where is this $100,000 coming from? Is it pulling from other budgets?
A: No. This money is unbudgeted. School funds, road funds, etc. will not be affected at all by this appropriation. This is money that has already been collected, is not budgeted, and is sitting in the town's reserves- The General Fund.
Q: Will we see a tax increase due to this appropriation of funds?
A: No. Since this money is already collected, there will be no tax increase to raise the funds.
Q: This training complex is a done deal. Why are we spending money on something the state is going to do anyway?
A: As Governor Malloy himself said, the final location of this project has not yet been decided. While this is truly a David vs. Goliath moment, it is by no means a lost cause. With good legal representation and excellent experts to help pull apart the Environmental Impact Evaluation when it is published, we have a fighting chance.
Further questions about the August 18th referendum? Please email them to unwillington@gmail.com
