Mayor Finizio swears in Mayo as New London firefighter

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Do you support the City Hall staff cuts and budget passed Tuesday night by the New London City Council? Yes, this seems better than losing numerous police and fire jobs. 38% Yes, this type of budget balancing is long overdue. 18% Yes, this seems to be the most responsible way to address the city's budget issues. 13% No, I supported the layoffs of 25 firefighters and 10 police officers. 14% No, the positions that were eliminated are vital to our city. 6% No, there has to be another option for city officials to explore. 11% Number of votes: 622

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