“With property taxes around the state skyrocketing, the Assembly is advancing this
straightforward and much-needed plan calling for an increase in direct and unrestricted
funds for every, town, village and city in the state. This additional funding will help municipalities
meet their financial needs and reduce the burden on local taxpayers.”
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Dear Friend: In recent years, municipal officials across the State have been forced to do more with less money as tax bases have shrunk and costs have increased. As part of this year’s budget process, the Assembly has advanced an aid package that would provide an additional $100 million in State Aid to municipalities across the State. This increase would be in addition to the $50 million increase proposed in the Executive Budget, bringing the total available aid to $1 billion. The Assembly’s proposal would result in every city, town and village receiving an increase of almost 12 percent more than the Executive’s proposal and an aggregate increase of 18 percent over the amount they received last year. Specific information regarding the municipal aid increases for every city, town and village in the state can be found on the Assembly’s Web site:
In addition to the increased funding, the Assembly’s aid proposal would also provide municipalities with increased flexibility. Unlike the Executive Budget proposal that contains restrictions on how the increased aid can be spent, the Assembly’s proposal would permit the municipalities to determine how best to use the money. In order for the Assembly’s municipal aid package to be implemented we will need the cooperation of the Governor and the Senate. Please let them know that you support additional State Aid for our cities, towns and villages. As always, please know that our door is always open to you. Working together we can make this much-needed local aid package a reality. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
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