Incardone said that's a common feeling. He said the Board of Elections will certify that the budget passed 170-169. The figures were reversed in the election night report. This week, trustees were bracing for cuts to the budget, which will slightly reduce taxes for the average homeowner. When budgets are defeated the Borough Council can suggest cuts that the school board can accept, or the board can appeal to the state.
Council members are now off the hook.
Meanwhile, Borough Clerk Claire Foy sounded relieved that the election was over. She said county election workers, counting absentee ballots, initially told her there were three votes in favor and two opposed. I've never seen this happen before . . . Of course errors happen.