Albany County Republican & Conservative Conference Agenda 

11 straight years of cutting the County property tax rate is good news for homeowners and businesses. The fact that Albany County continues to make significant investments in our infrastructure, economic development, childcare, elder care and fight against the mental health and addiction crisis is also good news.

However, as the County Executive noted, New York State continues to hamper our decision-making abilities through countless unfunded mandates. We must redouble our efforts with the State Legislature to ensure Albany County controls its own destiny.

I also believe we can and must use our excess reserves to deliver real and meaningful tax relief to hardworking residents in our County.

As with any budget, the devil is always in the details. Our Republican and Conservative Conference will analyze this proposed spending plan closely, and work with all of our colleagues in the weeks ahead to ensure we adopt a final budget that is fair to businesses, families and taxpayers.