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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Brighton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2027 Employee Benefits Renewals
The board was scheduled to lock in 2027 health, dental, vision, retiree Medicare and flexible spending plans for town employees. These contracts are a major driver of the town's costs — one reason the tax cap override is on the table.
2027 Town Budget and Tax Cap Override
The board adopted the 2027 town and special district budgets and a local law letting the town exceed the state tax cap, blaming double-digit health insurance and benefit increases. Residents will see the results in next year's tax bill; the override permits but doesn't require exceeding the cap.
Limited Income Senior Tax Exemption Expansion
Following new state legislation, the town is moving to increase the maximum property tax exemption for qualifying low-income seniors from 50% to 65%. A public hearing is set for February 11 to gather feedback before final adoption.