Kings Park voters said yes to a $82.8 million budget as well as Proposition 2, which approves the purchase of a new bus and van.
The approved budget is an increase of 2.53 percent over last year's budget. Turnout was steady at the polls with a total of 2,720 residents voting on the busget. 1,794 voted yes and 926 no.
The tax rate applied to homeowners is anticipated to be an increase of 3.5 percent. Kings Park residents can, on average, expect to see about a $267.86 increase for the year on their tax bill, or about $22.32 monthly.
Incumbents Tom Locascio and Liz Barrett retained their seats on the board.
Candidate Votes
Charlie Gardner: 1,236 votes
Liz Barrett: 1,349 votes
Tom Locascio: 1,299 votes
Pam DeFord: 1,136 votes
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