When I first ran for Mayor, I promised to protect Rocky Hill’s affordability while investing in the services that make our town thrive. Three terms later, we’ve done more than balance budgets - we’ve built a foundation for long-term strength, equity, and opportunity.

Now, I’m asking for your vote on November 4 to keep that momentum going.

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We Didn’t Just Manage - We Led

2023 tested every municipality in Connecticut. Rocky Hill faced a state-mandated property revaluation, grand list challenges, and a drop in state aid. Add unfunded mandates like PILOT, which alone shortchanges us by nearly $2 million annually, and the pressure was real.

But we didn’t pass the burden onto residents. We made smart, strategic choices that protected your household budget and your quality of life.

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What Fiscal Leadership Looks Like

Our FY 2025–2026 budget proves that disciplined governance works:

• Continued investment in education, public safety, senior services, and infrastructure

Maintained a competitive mill rate: 30.24

• Wethersfield 41.22 (property revaluation 2024)
• Newington 39.98
• Cromwell 30.79

• Average grand list growth over the past 10 years: 1.5% (2023 excluded given the unprecedented increase in property values)
• Strategic 3.6% increase for Board of Education over last year

We didn’t borrow. We didn’t cut corners. We built a budget that reflects Rocky Hill’s values.

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Policy That Honors People

We didn’t stop at the numbers. We passed ordinances that make our tax system fairer and more inclusive:

• Standardized personal property valuations for transparency
• Tripled tax relief for 100% disabled veterans
• Expanded exemptions for farmers - preserving our heritage and supporting local tourism

These aren’t just fiscal wins. They’re important steps toward meaningful outcomes.

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What’s Next: A Budget That Builds

If re-elected, I’ll continue to:

• Prioritize affordability for families, seniors, and small businesses
• Fight for full funding of state obligations like PILOT
• Invest in the services that make Rocky Hill safe, vibrant, and future-ready

We’ve proven that Rocky Hill can be both affordable and ambitious. Now let’s build on that success.

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Re-Elect Mayor Lisa Marotta & Team on November 4, and let’s keep Rocky Hill on the Better Path.

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