Jordan: Budget Priority Must Be About Helping Communities Thrive

Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Pro Tem Tony Jordan (R,I,C-Jackson)

January 22, 2013

“While I am pleased that Gov. Cuomo’s 2013-14 Executive Budget Proposal would close the state’s $1.3 billion deficit without raising taxes on working families, we need to do much more. These families need job opportunities and relief from crushing taxes, especially our state’s escalating property taxes.

“Creating opportunities means that we must continue to invest in our economy and lift the tax and regulatory burdens placed on our job creators. As important as job creation is, we need meaningful unfunded mandate relief for schools and local governments so that property taxes can at last be lowered, keeping our communities affordable for families.

“Additionally, in Gov. Cuomo’s casino plan, he continues to not disclose where these sites will be or provide any clarity as to whether any funds will be available to support the important horse racing industry.

“These are the changes I am looking for, and I am eager to work with the governor and my colleagues in the legislature to see that they are implemented.”

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