Sentences with phrase «says county taxpayers»
The county legislature's Democratic Minority Leader Cindy Kaleh says the budget «perpetuates the illusion that taxes are flat...» She says county taxpayers continue to see their tax bills «creep higher as the county collects more revenue and fees...»
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«Given the fact that the county and its taxpayers were the ultimate victims of this bid - rigging scheme, it is only right that the Monroe County Democratic Committee return the $ 5,250 of criminally implicated funds to Monroe County and its taxpayers,» hecounty and its taxpayers were the ultimate victims of this bid - rigging scheme, it is only right that the Monroe County Democratic Committee return the $ 5,250 of criminally implicated funds to Monroe County and its taxpayers,» heCounty Democratic Committee return the $ 5,250 of criminally implicated funds to Monroe County and its taxpayers,» heCounty and its taxpayers,» he said.
Zylka said the county is «not running the Ritz Carlton» and needs to balance the needs of the jail with its responsibility to taxpayers.
«Governor Cuomo's tax cap has been one of the most effective tools in protecting Long Island taxpayers,» said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone.
«The Siena poll shows that Chris McGrath has all the momentum, all the energy and is poised to win this important special election for hardworking Nassau County taxpayers and their families,» said Senate GOP spokesman Scott Reif.
«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.
«Bill Larkin and John Bonacic should be ashamed of themselves for bilking taxpayers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by claiming both a regular salary and pension at the same time,» Orange County Democratic Chairman Brett Broge said.
In fact, Cox heaped praise on Levy, saying he had been a «terrific county executive who always fought for the taxpayers of his county and was very effective in implementing pro-growth policies.»
Latimer on Wednesday, meanwhile, focused on the county's financial issues, rolling out a shared services plan he said would save taxpayers money.
Joined by local fire chiefs and nonprofit service providers, Martins stood on the grounds of the county fire academy in Old Bethpage and said the state - appointed Nassau Interim Finance Authority «owes the county taxpayers an apology» for spending up to $ 150,000 on a consultant's report listing $ 87 million in potential cuts.
«He's kept property taxes low and he hasn't done it on the backs of taxpayers,» Giuliani said at a news conference in Bethpage in front of the county's Office of Emergency Management.
«While Medicaid represents the single largest cost to Erie County, at more than $ 211 million this year alone, prior administrations have failed to take significant action to help reduce this burden on local taxpayers,» said Poloncarz.
He and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, a Republican, said the bill would «punish» New York taxpayers.
It should go back to the county taxpayers, not a charity of their choice so they can garner favoritism with a particular charity,» said Bill Reilich, Monroe County Republican Committee Chacounty taxpayers, not a charity of their choice so they can garner favoritism with a particular charity,» said Bill Reilich, Monroe County Republican Committee ChaCounty Republican Committee Chairman.
«We're confident that we are going to win this seat in November for hardworking Nassau County taxpayers and their families who want balance and accountability in Albany,» said Senate Republican spokesman Scott Reif.
«If the burden of Medicaid were lifted off the backs of our county property taxpayers we could cut every homeowner and businesses» property taxes by 54 %,» said Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jcounty property taxpayers we could cut every homeowner and businesses» property taxes by 54 %,» said Rensselaer County Executive Kathy JCounty Executive Kathy Jimino.
By assuming over half of the chargeback burden, we are shining a light on the inequities contained in the system and softening the impact on county taxpayers,» Poloncarz said.
«It's long past time for Rob Astorino to release his schedule as county executive so that the taxpayers of Westchester know who he's been meeting with and when... particularly since they're paying for these meetings with their tax dollars,» said the group's spokesman, Mike Morey.
«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.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, a Democrat, said the bill would hurt Long Island taxpayers, many of whom pay more than $ 10,000 in state and local taxes — the new threshold for deductibility.
«County taxpayers and hard - working residents shouldn't pay admission at a park they financially support already,» said Chairman Jenkins.
Trump's plan to double the standard deduction, now $ 6,300 for single filers and $ 12,600 married couples, probably won't make up for the loss of deductions for many taxpayers in those downstate counties, Cole said.
«Taxpayers have already lost,» said Legislator Sheila Marcotte (R - Eastchester / New Rochelle), reacting to the need for both the Westchester County Executive and Board of Legislators to hire outside counsel because of a conflict of interest created by actions of Chairman Ken Jenkins and the Democratic County Legislators in siding with the CSEA union in its lawsuit against Westchester County.
«The Erie County Control Board played a crucial part in improving the financial health of the county and minimizing burden felt by the taxpayers following the «Red - Green» budget, but as Erie County's bond rating continues to improve and the local economy becomes increasingly diversified the control board has taken on a purely advisory status» said Legislator Patrick Burke (7th DistCounty Control Board played a crucial part in improving the financial health of the county and minimizing burden felt by the taxpayers following the «Red - Green» budget, but as Erie County's bond rating continues to improve and the local economy becomes increasingly diversified the control board has taken on a purely advisory status» said Legislator Patrick Burke (7th Distcounty and minimizing burden felt by the taxpayers following the «Red - Green» budget, but as Erie County's bond rating continues to improve and the local economy becomes increasingly diversified the control board has taken on a purely advisory status» said Legislator Patrick Burke (7th DistCounty's bond rating continues to improve and the local economy becomes increasingly diversified the control board has taken on a purely advisory status» said Legislator Patrick Burke (7th District).
Lowey, the senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, says the FEMA aid will help ease the financial burden of the county and limit the impact to taxpayers.
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus says using the repurposed panels will save taxpayers some $ 770,000.
«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.
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Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro says the issue of new jail construction has been in front of county taxpayers since 1995 and the time to act iCounty Executive Marc Molinaro says the issue of new jail construction has been in front of county taxpayers since 1995 and the time to act icounty taxpayers since 1995 and the time to act is now.
«If that's the starting point, we believe there should be a referendum on whether county taxpayers should be funding state programs and services to the tune of more than $ 12 million a year,» he said.
Picente said «Amortization has been one of the most effective tools to relieve county taxpayers from mandated retirement payments to the State.
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.»
«Seniors are a growing demographic in the county and when education programs like this keep them healthy, millions of taxpayer dollars are saved,» said Carlucci.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Surrounded by local Republican lawmakers Saturday, Congressman Chris Collins laid out his amendment to the Republican American Health Care Act that he says would lift the Medicaid burden off the backs of county taxpayers.
BUFFALO, N.Y. — While the state considers a proposal to prohibit using taxpayer money for sexual harassment settlements, an Erie County legislator said there's no reason for local governments to wait.
«It is our belief that this is a major technological step forward which will result in the savings of employee time and taxpayer dollars,» Erie County Elections Commissioner Dennis Ward said in a statement.
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.
«The enormous burden of unfunded and underfunded mandates is breaking the backs of taxpayers, counties and municipalities across the state,» Governor Cuomo said.
«If you look at the amount the Urban League overbilled, at best it is gross incompetence, at worst it's actual fraud of the taxpayers of Erie County,» said Stefan Mychajliw, the county comptrCounty,» said Stefan Mychajliw, the county comptrcounty comptroller.
Picente said while the county's taxpayers may praise him, this trend can not continue.
«His commitment to helping rebuild Long Island after Superstorm Sandy, his fight for our fair share of federal funding, and his strong advocacy for our taxpayers are emblematic of the leadership that will inspire me as county executive,» Curran said.
By assuming over half of the chargeback burden, we are shining a light on the inequities contained in the system and softening the impact on county taxpayers,» says Poloncarz.
«I am honored to have the support of Senator Schumer, who has been a steadfast champion for Nassau County taxpayers on the issues that affect us the most,» Curran said.
«Such an action by the legislature was unnecessary and unacceptable to county taxpayers, already burdened with the highest combined property taxes in the nation,» Astorino said in his a message to the county Board of Legislators.
Ryan McMahon, the chairman of the county legislature said the county's industrial development agency will pay $ 787,500 for the site using their own fees so no taxpayer dollars are spent.
«County Executive Mangano eliminated 123 ordinance positions, saving taxpayers $ 14.9 million, and this adjustment places these ordinance employees in - line with civil servants,» Nevin said.
WASHINGTON — The House Republican tax reform proposal would slash the state and local tax deduction affecting 91,041 taxpayers in Erie County, raising their taxes by an average of $ 2,884 a year, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Thursday in an analysis of the proposal.
Poloncarz says the county will assume over half (52 %) of the Community College chargeback burden, which will amount to $ 3.6 million in savings to taxpayers across the county.
Chairman of board says they're trying to determine whether $ 140M agreement benefits county taxpayers
November: County Executive Edward Mangano's administration reviews commission findings, but says Armor's contract can't be canceled «without subjecting taxpayers to significant liability.»