Politics & Government

Are You Happy with the Outcome of Tuesday's School Budget Vote?

Budget approved by slimmest of margins Tuesday.

A proposed $291.36 million Sachem school budget out approval from voters on Tuesday.

The budget passed by 18 votes as it garnered 60.2 percent approval. The budget pierces the state's tax cap, with a 4.2 percent hike in the tax levy, thus it required a 60 percent super-majority to pass.

Are you happy with the results of the budget vote? Vote in the poll below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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