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School budget day across Genesee County: Get out and vote

By Howard B. Owens

Today is the day to weigh in on school spending through out Genesee County, with several districts holding budget votes this afternoon and evening.

In Batavia, voters are being asked to approve a .33 percent tax increase to fund a $39.9 million budget.

Three incumbent school board member are also up for re-election, all running unopposed: Gail Stevens, Gary Stich and Andrew Pedro.

Polls are open from noon to 9 p.m.

In Alexander, there is no change in the tax levy and the budget stands at $16.8 million. Polls are open from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

In Byron-Bergen, the $19.4 million budget does not include a change in taxes. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

In Elba, the spending plan is up 1.9 percent for a $9.9 million budget. Polls are open from noon to 9 p.m.

In Le Roy, No tax increase in the $21 million budget. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

In Oakfield-Alabama, taxes will climb less than 2 percent for a $16.8 million budget.

In Pavilion, No tax increase. Spending: $16.3 million. Noon to 9 p.m.

In Pembroke, taxes will go down by 1 percent and proposed spending drops 2.3 percent for a $19.3 million budget. Voting: Noon to 9 p.m.

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