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LETTER | City councilor explains budget limitations

April 18, 2026 ~ Randy Seaver ~ Leave a comment

Different tax rates -- based on property values -- may sound appealing, but it is not allowed by state law Editor: The city of Biddeford is currently in the time of the year affectionately known as ‘budget season.’ Hard decisions and complex discussions are the name of the game during this season. As I’ve sat … Continue reading LETTER | City councilor explains budget limitations

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