TROY — The proposed 9.3 percent tax hike in the city's proposed 2016 budget was opposed by three people who addressed the City Council Thursday night.

It was the first chance for the public to voice opinions on the proposed $68.6 million budget submitted by Mayor Lou Rosamilia.

Ninth Street resident Gary Bradley suggested the city seek additional revenue sources including holding a light show in Prospect Park.

"With this budget increase, I can't say I am in full support of it," Bradley said.

Dan Brown of Hudson Street said city homeowners would face an overall increase of 16.2 percent in their property tax bills when the library, school and Rensselaer County taxes are included.

Brown recommended that the police and firefighters pay for a portion of their health insurance and pensions.

Frank Razzano, president of the Troy Uniform Firefighters Association, warned the City Council that the city can't afford to cut firefighting ranks and that new equipment is needed. He said the union's members have gone without raises and overtime to help out the city.

Bruce Rubin of Broadway also spoke against any large take hike as hurting homeowners and businesses.

The City Council voted 9-0 to acknowledge it had received the budget from the mayor.

The council also set its schedule for committee meetings to begin an in-depth review of the budget. The meetings begin Tuesday with the mayor's office and comptroller's office the first to be scrutinized.

The City Council has set a budget adoption date for Nov. 19.