Dunkirk City Schools Preparing for Budget Vote and Election

The Dunkirk City School District is gearing up for its upcoming budget vote and election. Superintendent Mike Mansfield, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Tuesday, says voters will cast their ballots on Tuesday, May 20th from 12:00-9:00 PM at the auxiliary gymnasium at the high school. Mansfield says there are three things voters will decide on. One of them is the adopted $60.6 million budget, which increases spending, but contains no change in the tax levy...

Mike Mansfield: will not impact tax base

Mansfield says residents will also vote for two board candidates -- incumbent Stephen Hellwig and newcomer Karen Willis -- who are running unopposed...

Mike Mansfield: both candidates running unopposed

The third item voters will decide on is a capital reserve fund...

Mike Mansfield: want to establish a capital reserve fund

Mansfield adds that eligible voters must be at least 18 years old and have resided in the district for at least 30 days.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview with Mike Mansfield.

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