On this segment of The Morning Update, host Jeff Chidester welcomes regular contributor and local policy expert Rich Girard (Girard at Large) for a detailed breakdown of municipal policy issues affecting Manchester residents.  Rich and Jeff first address the property revaluation notices hitting mailboxes across the city this week.

Rich explains how the Board of Mayor and Aldermen used county and state tax revenues while debating the tax cap during last summer’s budget process, and what these decisions mean for upcoming taxpayer property rates.

Additionally, Rich highlights alarming trends in the city’s recently released reading, math, and science proficiency scores, detailing key areas of concern within the public school system and what must be done to address these educational gaps.