Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino used his first State of the County address to explain how the county can close a projected deficit of $166 million without raising taxes and preserving essential services.
“Closing a $166 million deficit would require a 30 percent tax hike. That’s beyond unacceptable,” he remarked April 22 from the Board of Legislators’ Chambers in White Plains. “I was elected to stop spiraling tax hikes. I am committed to doing just that. In the fall, I will submit a budget to the Board of Legislators that is balanced and has a zero percent increase in the county tax levy.” more »
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