Lisbon Voters Reject School Budget for a Second Time

Lisbon voters reject school budget for a second time

The majority of voters feel the $21.3 million budget is too high.

Lisbon rejects school budget for the second time

A sign protesting the town budget on Village Street in Lisbon. Photo by Daniel O’Connor.Nearly 60 percent of Lisbon voters rejected a $21.3 million school budget in Tuesday’s election, marking the escalation of a taxpayer revolt in the Androscoggin County town. It was the second rejection for the school budget this year. Turnout increased during the second election, with nearly 21 percent of voters coming out on Tuesday. The margin tightened rel…

Lisbon voters reject $21 million school budget for second time

The vote was 810 against and 548 in favor.

Lisbon rejects school budget for second time

Instead of making changes after the first vote failed, town officials sent the exact same budget back to the voters.

Deep cuts possible after Lisbon rejects school budget for second time

Prior to Tuesday's vote, Superintendent Richard Green said school 'programs and services' would have to be eliminated if the proposed budget failed again.

Maine town facing taxpayer revolt rejects school budget for the 2nd time

Nearly 60 percent of Lisbon voters rejected a $21.3 million school budget in Tuesday’s election, marking the escalation of a taxpayer revolt in the Androscoggin County town. It was the second rejection for the school budget this year. Turnout increased during the second election, with nearly 21 percent of voters coming out on Tuesday. The margin tightened relative to the 70 percent of voters who rejected the budget in June. Nearly two-thirds of …