Ferguson Talks Audit Regrets Bird Firing

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• Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson defended against a critical state financial audit.
• Village's financial reporting issues attributed to non-traditional fiscal year and lack of controls prior to his tenure.
• Proposed tax increase reduced from 46% to 2% for 2025-26 fiscal year.
• Department of Public Works Director David Bird was terminated by trustees; Mayor may propose reversal.
• Trustees Ben Brauchler, Christine Cruz Keefe, and LeeAnn Lazarony voted for termination; Trustee Paul Wandel opposed.