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The Proposal: Mayor Charles Lombardi has proposed a 7% tax increase, significantly exceeding Rhode Island’s state-mandated 4% municipal tax cap.
The "Why": * New Schools: The primary driver is an $8.5 million debt service payment following a voter-approved $125 million bond for all-new elementary schools.
Hospital Revenue Loss: A $3.3 million shortfall caused by the sale and status change of Fatima Hospital.
The "Cap" Hurdle: Because the increase is 7%, the Town Council must seek special authorization from the Rhode Island General Assembly to override the 4% limit.
Mayor’s Defense: Lombardi highlights that the town had no tax increases for 10 of the last 12 years and frames this as a necessary cost for infrastructure the public voted for.

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<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Proposal:&nbsp;Mayor Charles Lombardi has proposed a&nbsp;7% tax increase, significantly exceeding Rhode Island&rsquo;s state-mandated&nbsp;4% municipal tax cap.</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The "Why":&nbsp;*&nbsp;New Schools:&nbsp;The primary driver is an&nbsp;$8.5 million debt service&nbsp;payment following a voter-approved $125 million bond for all-new elementary schools.</li>
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<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Hospital Revenue Loss:&nbsp;A&nbsp;$3.3 million shortfall&nbsp;caused by the sale and status change of Fatima Hospital.</li>
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<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">The "Cap" Hurdle:&nbsp;Because the increase is 7%, the Town Council must seek special authorization from the&nbsp;Rhode Island General Assembly&nbsp;to override the 4% limit.</li>
<li data-ogsc="rgb(0, 0, 0)">Mayor&rsquo;s Defense:&nbsp;Lombardi highlights that the town had no tax increases for 10 of the last 12 years and frames this as a necessary cost for infrastructure the public voted for.</li>
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