No public comment on Auburn budget

AUBURN - If Auburn Enlarged City School District taxpayers had any questions or comments about the proposed 2008-09 school budget up for a re-vote next week, they did not voice it at a forum organized by the district to inform the public Tuesday.

Community members remained silent during the public budget hearing held at the Auburn High School library, even after it was narrowly defeated May 20, 1,414-1,411.

In fact, it was board members who asked questions about the $66,490,371 budget, which is 4.91 percent higher than last year and carries an estimated tax levy increase of 3.28 percent.