The document summarizes the town of Stratford's expenses and revenues from 2007 to 2011. It shows that staff expenses have increased each year while safety expenses have also risen. The town has exceeded its debt reduction target of 4% of revenue each year. Building permits were over $29 million in 2011 with over 189 new dwelling units. The meeting presentation proposed new spending priorities like a skate park and dredging a pond, and sought public consultation on the 2012 budget.