To the Citizens of Benson,
I want to speak directly and candidly about the proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget and the concerns many of you have expressed.
When this Council began its work on the upcoming budget, we were confronted with a critical fiscal situation. The Town’s finances—both in our General Fund and our enterprise funds for water, sewer, and electricity—are operating without adequate fund balance. Simply put, we have not maintained the level of reserves necessary to ensure stability during emergencies or economic downturns. This lack of a “rainy day” account is not sustainable and places the Town at financial risk…