Councilor· 2023-05-01 – 2029-03-01 (month-level start: first appears on the Town Council roll call of May 2023 (Sept 2023 roster 'Term expires March 2026'), re-elected March 2026; month-level end: city Town Council page 'Term Expires: March 2029')
D.J. Bettencourt
Salem
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 1:24:49
- Avg per meeting
- 6:04
- Segments
- 1133
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Top issues during term (7)(Schools)
HB 1300 tax cap threat to Salem schools
Estimated ~$2 million in required school budget cuts if the cap passes.
School enrollment impact of new housing
Two unbudgeted special-ed placements could each exceed $100,000.
School district update: enrollment, budget timeline, special ed costs
Two unbudgeted special-ed placements could each exceed $100,000.
School district staffing and contract negotiations
Upcoming contract negotiations could affect the 2027 school budget.
Birches Academy Student Patio
Fisk and Soule School Playground Fundraising
Funds raised privately by the PTA; amount not stated.
2026 School Warrant Articles
The school district budget articles approved would determine the school spending amount voters consider, which directly affects the school portion of local property taxes.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Bettencourt was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Schools.
Voting record (0)(Schools)
No votes found matching Schools.