For the full wording of the Article, see this link: Link to the Warrant as Amended following Deliberative Session
What it means: This request is for an annual donation to Experience Hampton to help fund the Holiday parade, which generally occurs in early December. It reflects an increase from the $3,000 that had been in place since 2010. The taxpayers are asked to pay a fraction of cost for the parade, which is in the range of $20,000.
Those in favor say: The parade involves many groups, including businesses, schools and local officials. It is a community-building event that also attracts people to the area from around the region, since it has become the largest event of its kind in the region.
Those Opposed say: No one spoke against this Article at Deliberative Session. However, Article 38 speaks to whether the taxpayers should be shouldering the cost for this effort.
Fiscal impact: A household valued at $650,000 would see $0.55 incorporated into the tax bill for 2025. Last year’s number was .40, so there would be an increase of 15 cents.
Note: We use the average cost per property for Hampton. There is “Cost per Warrant Article Calculator” on the Town’s website that allows you to enter your specific property value, and the see the cost for all Warrant Articles. You can access the Calculator here.