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Fact 1: The UCRRA was created in 1987 by an act of the state legislature to protect the county taxpayers from the ravages of a waste hauling and disposal industry controlled by organized crime.

Picente said «Amortization has been one of the most effective tools to relieve county taxpayers from mandated retirement payments to the State.

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Orange County was then the second most populated county in California, meaning that it is very likely that the vast majority of the 250 taxpayers who were delinquent to the State of California for more than $ 100,000 probably came from Orange CCounty was then the second most populated county in California, meaning that it is very likely that the vast majority of the 250 taxpayers who were delinquent to the State of California for more than $ 100,000 probably came from Orange Ccounty in California, meaning that it is very likely that the vast majority of the 250 taxpayers who were delinquent to the State of California for more than $ 100,000 probably came from Orange CountyCounty.

Paladino's running mate, Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards, expressed «disappointment» that Mahoney had «failed to recognize the tsunami of support Carl Paladino has and is receiving from the people that matter — the taxpayers of the state of New York State who work hard, play by the rules, and expect their leaders to stand up for what is right.»

Nassau County has given tax breaks to an eighth proposed self - storage facility, following criticism from taxpayers and economic development watchdogs that such projects shouldn't receive help because they create few jobs.

Following reports that the del Lago Casino & Resort in Seneca County is struggling with revenue and is seeking a bailout from the state, Sen. Joseph Griffo sent a letter to Cuomo and the state Budget director, indicating he doesn't believe a bailout is appropriate use of taxpayer money.

«This funding will be available to give relief to the city, school district and Chautauqua County and their taxpayers who would be severely hurt by the loss of the payment - in - lieu - of - taxes (PILOT) from the NRG power plant,» Young said.

«Todd Kaminsky and his special interest allies are attempting to buy an election, stealing it right out from under hardworking Nassau County taxpayers and their families.

Albany County Legislature Chairman Shawn Morse seized on the conviction of former Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. on four counts of felony theft (so far) from his taxpayer - funded Soundview Health Clinic to tee off on his Democratic primary opponent, Sen. Neil Breslin, for voting to accept Espada back into the conference following the 2009 coup.

These letters show that the objective of the administration was truly to stop Mr. Romaine from acting in a manner that was detrimental to the taxpayers and in violation of the county ethics code.

Assemblyman Jim Tedisco (R,C,I - Glenville) today joined with the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB NY), Unshackle Upstate, the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County and Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce to call attention to this ignominious distinction and note that while progress has been made, there's a lot more work to be accomplished to help taxpayers escape from New York's Tax Hell.

Additionally, Szukala implemented the Erie County Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Tip Line, which has responded to more than 300 anonymous tips from taxpayers since 2008, and has acted as Secretary to the Erie County Audit Committee, the Charter - mandated board tasked with selecting the County's external auditor and reporting on the implementation of recommendations.

On the other extreme, in a December 2010 award to the union representing St. Lawrence County sheriff's deputies, an arbitration panel chairman faulted the county's leaders for seeking a wage and benefit freeze from deputies without seeking «even a small sacrifice from County taxpayers or other groups.&County sheriff's deputies, an arbitration panel chairman faulted the county's leaders for seeking a wage and benefit freeze from deputies without seeking «even a small sacrifice from County taxpayers or other groups.&county's leaders for seeking a wage and benefit freeze from deputies without seeking «even a small sacrifice from County taxpayers or other groups.&County taxpayers or other groups.»

That deal would requires approval from both county legislators and county taxpayers in November.

«It is unfortunate that the counties» failed attempt to destroy the Nation's economy has already costs the taxpayers over $ 250,000 in legal fees,» It goes on to say, «The Nation will now proceed with its claim for damages arising from the spoilage of over half a million dollars worth of its cigarette inventory which the counties seized in November of 2008 and refused to return, notwithstanding the fact that the Nation offered a stipulation that would have allowed return of the cigarettes prior to their spoilage.

«With the recent talk of cost shifts from Washington to New York State, you would think State Lawmakers and the Governor would be more sensitive to passing the buck to county property taxpayers.

«Shifting the local cost share to the state is a political sleight of hand — if Republicans steal billions from New York to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy it doesn't matter if taxpayers have to cover the cost at the county or the state level.

«Our county leaders and State Lawmakers have been working for years on a sensible legislation that would relieve property taxpayers from this state burden.

She and other advocates added they believe this small museum would draw tourists from outside of Camillus and Onondaga County, thus a boon to state taxpayers.

The Erie County Holding Center houses defendants from every town and city within Erie County and saves the taxpayers of those municipalities from building and manning their own facility which saves millions of dollars.

The document, discovered by the Republican caucus on March 22, was hand delivered to the County Attorney on February 3 and included directives from Chairman Jenkins to Meehan to «answer the verified petition and assert cross claims» against County Executive Astorino, and therefore take a position on behalf of the 38 workers against the taxpayers of Westchester.

Albany County taxpayers will also benefit from the property returning to the tax rolls.»

«I believe that New York City, although larger, although having a unique set of circumstances, if we're one state, then we're one state, and we should be under the same guidelines to save our taxpayers dollars,» said Senator Kathleen A. Marchione, a Republican from Saratoga County.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - An Onondaga County Legislature committee today narrowly approved borrowing $ 49.5 million to build a new amphitheater on the shore of Onondaga Lake despite objections from a legislator who fears county taxpayers might end up subsidizing the prCounty Legislature committee today narrowly approved borrowing $ 49.5 million to build a new amphitheater on the shore of Onondaga Lake despite objections from a legislator who fears county taxpayers might end up subsidizing the prcounty taxpayers might end up subsidizing the project.

Nassau County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs said in a statement that «Ryan Cronin is the fresh voice for real change that we need to make Long Island more affordable for our families, to protect taxpayers from corrupt politicians, and to fight for quality education and jobs.»

The war of words between County Executive Steve Levy and Presiding Officer William Lindsay came to light the same day that Newsday reported that Levy's wife Colleen West owns two court reporting firms that do business with at least seven entities that have received millions in taxpayer dollars from the cCounty Executive Steve Levy and Presiding Officer William Lindsay came to light the same day that Newsday reported that Levy's wife Colleen West owns two court reporting firms that do business with at least seven entities that have received millions in taxpayer dollars from the countycounty.

Collins and Faso contend that county property taxpayers will benefit from the plan by seeing their taxes go down.

He says not only could the development pull shoppers from Waterloo, tax revenue generated at the Turning Stone's outlets would not help Oneida County taxpayers.

Curran, a county legislator from Baldwin, focused her ad on Mangano and others prominently placing their names on taxpayer - funded signage.

Signed on Monday, the $ 2.7 billion spending plan — which calls for no tax increase in the county's general fund — calls for using nearly $ 33 million from the county's sewer stabilization fund, a reserve account created when Suffolk County taxpayers approved the Drinking Water Protection Program via referendum incounty's general fund — calls for using nearly $ 33 million from the county's sewer stabilization fund, a reserve account created when Suffolk County taxpayers approved the Drinking Water Protection Program via referendum incounty's sewer stabilization fund, a reserve account created when Suffolk County taxpayers approved the Drinking Water Protection Program via referendum inCounty taxpayers approved the Drinking Water Protection Program via referendum in 1987.

The $ 10.5 million energy and agricultural waste management project was funded by local, state and federal taxpayer dollars, including about $ 1.5 million that came directly from Cayuga County government's savings accounts.

Members of support staff aggressively search for, secure, and monitor grants from other state and federal sources, thus lessening the burden to the county taxpayer.

The agreement requires a huge expense from the county with almost no guarantee of reward for the taxpayer.

That cap was welcomed by taxpayer groups but received with protests from a number of school districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

In any case, Cuomo would have to get legislative approval to take $ 2.3 billion away from counties (and their taxpayers) right after the feds just gave it back to them.

Cuomo and House Democrats from New York — including Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D - Cold Spring — have argued the federal government should reimburse the state for the counties» Medicaid cost share if it wants to ease the property - tax burden on county taxpayers in New York.

«It is clear Martins cares far more about using money taken directly from the wallets of Nassau County taxpayers to campaign for himself than he does about ethics reform, which he has blocked at every turn in Albany.

Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas is calling on state officials to restrict taxpayer - funded mailers, saying in some cases they were indistinguishable from campaign flyers.

The problem with this argument is that it would do little to help taxpayers in the North towns who are burdened by additional property taxes to cover the costs of so - called chargebacks from Niagara County Community College (NCCC).

A new county - funded mailing from Republican Nassau legislators that attacks Democratic lawmakers for past tax increases has prompted Democrats to accuse the GOP of lying to constituents at taxpayer expense.

After marshaling statements of support from the Legislature's Republican majority leader, Melissa Bonacic, two Republican town supervisors and DeStefano himself, he issued a press release lamenting that Turnbull had «gone negative» and claiming Turbull «has put forth no original ideas during his tenure as a Legislator that have helped the taxpayers of Orange County.»

Curran's plan includes tougher restrictions on taxpayer - funded mailings and limits or prohibitions on campaign contributions from county employees and vendors.

«Our party is giving the taxpayers a choice, and a chance to reign in the excessive spending coming from county government.»

«Not a cent of this cost will come from the pockets of our Rockland taxpayers,» the County Executive said.

Erie County Legislature Chairman John Mills, with the support of the new Majority Caucus, has called for a review of the Legislature's expenditures from the past five years to determine exactly how the Legislature has spent taxpayer dollars and identify necessary changes to improve productivity.

The statements, which were made public by the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, marked the first time in recent memory that the Legislature's top leaders earned little beyond their taxpayer - funded salaries and showed a stark departure from the tenures of ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D - Manhattan) and former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R - Nassau County), who frequently reported earning hundreds of thousands of dollars from outside legal work.

Hein, who doesn't respond to requests for comment from this columnist, calls those contracts fair for workers and county taxpayers.

«Under no circumstance should an employee facing criminal charges stemming from their work with the county, such as Mr. Dirschberger, receive this kind of payout at the taxpayer's expense,» said Minority Leader Joe Lorigo.

Mahoney denied working with Dixie on the lawsuit, pointing out that the litigation exposes county taxpayers to potential costs from a verdict, plus ongoing legal costs.

Pennsylvania created 232,000 new jobs at $ 60,000 a year plus, small communities and counties in Northern Pennsylvania are paying off their debt, farmers and other property owners are getting huge royalties and Pennsylvania is enjoying an economic boom from fracking, which cost the taxpayers nothing.