Play the Town of Windsor's Build-a-Budget!
While we take budgeting very seriously, we thought we would build a simple, quick way for Windsor residents to build their own version of the town's budget.
So, check out how the budget is currently spent, move money in and out of departments and see some potential* effects of those changes.
Don't forget to balance the budget -- we are required to have a balanced budget each year!
Based on the proposed budget approved by the Town Council on April 30th, 2025.
Town Manager's Budget Message
I am pleased to submit the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Plan and Program of Services. This budget supports a wide range of services and programs through the Windsor Public Schools and the town’s general government departments that are delivered to residents, businesses and visitors.
The preparation of the proposed FY 2026 operating budget has once again been a challenge, given the second year of the State-mandated property revaluation which reflects significant appreciation of residential property values and the more modest increase in non-residential values. Property revaluation continues to create a set of difficult decisions for the upcoming budget process as the tax impact on residential properties is projected to be significant. The choices and decisions made will need to balance maintaining service levels, meet increasing service demands, and taxpayer’s ability and willingness to pay.
Continue reading the Town Manager's
Budget Message
*DISCLAIMER: Ok, so this is a fictional exercise. It's a simplified model of the budget and the items in the budget. We know it's not perfect. It's only meant to be illustrative and informative, so please take it as that. In no way is it meant to suggest that a particular cut or increase in the budget will absolutely result in a particular outcome. All outcomes are in the realm of possibility and all of the budget choices that must be made are ones that the Windsor Town Council and residents will ultimately determine during the budget referendum.