Albany County Republican & Conservative Conference Agenda 

10/9/23

STATEMENT FROM ALBANY COUNTY LEGISLATOR FRANK MAURIELLO

I thank County Executive Dan McCoy for briefing our Republican and Conservative leadership and presenting his 2024 Executive Budget to the public today.

A more than 10% cut to the property tax rate — down 28% since 2014 — will provide much needed relief for hardworking families in Albany County. A substantial drop in our fiscal stress rating proves we are on a financially responsible path.

I agree with the County Executive when he says our biggest roadblock to success is the State Government. Governor Hochul and the Democrat-controlled state legislature have mismanaged New York to a $36 billion deficit over the next three years, and we must continue to push back on their unfunded mandates and other reckless policies harming County taxpayers.

In addition to the state’s failed budget policies, the biggest challenge we face as a County is the growing migrant and homeless crisis in our communities, and how it affects public safety, affordability and our quality of life.

We are elected to come up with solutions to these problems and deliver real results for our constituents. I look forward to working with the County Executive and all my partners in government as we craft a responsible fiscal plan for the coming year.