Council unanimously backs resolution urging restoration of state revenue sharing to cities and towns
October 17, 2025 | Glocester, Providence County, Rhode Island
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The Glocester Town Council on Oct. 16 adopted Resolution 2025-10, a formal request that the Rhode Island General Assembly and the governor reinstate general revenue sharing for all 39 cities and towns.
The resolution states that revenue sharing was discontinued in 2009 and that the loss has forced municipalities to raise property taxes. It cites recent state surpluses for fiscal years 2022–2024 (figures recited in the resolution) and asks the legislature to include restoration of revenue sharing in the FY 2027 budget. The resolution names the council officers and town clerk in the document and takes effect upon passage.
A council member moved the resolution and it was seconded; the roll call returned in favor with the meeting record showing “Aye” votes and the president announced the motion passed.
No amendments were offered during the Oct. 16 meeting. The resolution will be sent to local legislators and other Rhode Island municipalities as part of the council’s request for broader support.
The resolution states that revenue sharing was discontinued in 2009 and that the loss has forced municipalities to raise property taxes. It cites recent state surpluses for fiscal years 2022–2024 (figures recited in the resolution) and asks the legislature to include restoration of revenue sharing in the FY 2027 budget. The resolution names the council officers and town clerk in the document and takes effect upon passage.
A council member moved the resolution and it was seconded; the roll call returned in favor with the meeting record showing “Aye” votes and the president announced the motion passed.
No amendments were offered during the Oct. 16 meeting. The resolution will be sent to local legislators and other Rhode Island municipalities as part of the council’s request for broader support.
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