Legislator Meyers to Hold Forum on County Budget and Proposed 30% Tax Increase

November 22, 2011

In an email notice, Legislator Joseph Meyers sent the following:

As many people know, our County finances are in very grave shape.

I will be having a County budget information session at Airmont Village Hall on Tuesday, November 29th at 8pm. Please come to learn more about the projected 2012 County budget and share your concerns and ideas before the Legislature votes on the budget in early December.

This directly affects all of us. The County Executive’s proposed budget for 2012 would increase County Property Taxes by about 30% for next year and cut many jobs and services besides. It would close the County nursing home. Even with all of that, the budget is still out of balance to the tune of about $18million.

It is essential that I share the information I have with all of you and learn what your priorities are before I vote on the budget. I have my own ideas as well which I have already shared with my colleagues at the Legislature and will share with you at this information session. I hope you can attend.

So, again, that’s Tuesday, November 29th at 8pm at Airmont Village Hall located 251 Cherry Lane in Aimont. Even if you do not live in my district you are invited to come to learn more about the budget and share your views.

Please note that priority speaking time will be given first to residents of my legislative district in Airmont, Chestnut Ridge and Suffern before other speakers are invited to participate.