The town budget is about $150 million, which means its surplus should be $15 million.

It is the only municipal system in the county and depends on the town budget for its existence.

The town budget has increased to $80 million from $60 million in 1991.

They say the black candidates have little or no education and are incapable of understanding the town budget.

Four men, then between the ages of 50 and 65, decided something had to be done about the town budget.

The true test will be tomorrow, when the town budget goes to a vote.

He said that while the two sides agreed on many issues, they clearly held different views on spending and the town budget.

"I've spent many a long evening working on the town budget," he said.

Although the mayor supported the idea, there were no funds in the town budget to finance it.

Local elections, candidates' nights and the town budget are issues that hold appeal for him now.