Poll: Should Orangetown Council Cut Taxes or Preserve Services?

The Orangetown Town Board voted last Wednesday not to override the state's 2% tax cap for the 2012 budget.

That meant the board could not approve the Supervisor's Preliminary Budget, which calls for a tax increase of between 7% and 7.5%.

The 2012 budget must be approved by Nov. 20, which is one reason the board is holding a special meeting 12:15 p.m. Monday to discuss it.

A group of residents loudly argued against overriding the tax cap, but do their arguments represent the wishes of the town? Getting under the cap could lead to layoffs and potential lost services. Answer the poll below and let us know what your priority is.