"[UPDATED 10/1] Sch'dy County debates exceeding tax cap" by Schenectady County Connection

[UPDATED 10/1] Sch'dy County debates exceeding tax cap

September 28, 2012

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View the story "To exceed the tax cap, or not" on StorifyTo exceed the tax cap, or notThe Schenectady County Legislature on Friday, Sept. 28, held a public hearing on the proposal to override the state imposed tax cap. County officials said the legislature could increase the property tax levy by 2.95 percent and remain within the tax cap.Storified by John Purcell · Fri, Sep 28 2012 19:14:15Schenectady County makes move to break tax capAfter several years cutting or keeping taxes flat, Schenectady County has taken the initial step to override the state-mandated tax cap. ...***Breaking*** Schenectady County is now considering overriding the tax cap to increase taxes on residents. This is what happens when the state fails to address the unfunded mandate problem. Stand your ground and voice your opinion! The County Legislature is having a special meeting tomorrow night, Sept 20, at 7 pm at their Chambers on 620 State St., Schenectady. I encourage Schenectady county voters to attend and let them know that residents can no longer afford another tax hike..http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Schenectady-County-headed-for-tax-cap-override-3877752.phpJennifer WhalenOur village, town & school all stayed under the NYS tax cap but Schenectady county can't find a way to manage a budget?Bill PytlovanyUp early this morning and turned on the news. First thing I see is a report how the Schenectady County Legislature is looking for a variance from the state property tax cap because it will be "impossible" to create a workable budget with a 2% or less tax increase. The County Manager said they haven't raised taxes since 2009 because they "really care" about the taxpayers. They've set a public forum for the proposed budget - next Friday night at 6. Nice timing. Why don't they hold it at 3am and have it over with? You want to see what it's like to live in a Socialist utopia? Come hang out in Schenectady County for a little while.Darren BarkmanSchenectady County legislators are considering overriding the 2% Property Tax Cap passed into law in 2011! Under... http://fb.me/yFi9yNbUChamber SchenectadyA decent turnout at the Schenectady County Legislature's public hearing on overriding the #taxcap http://pic.twitter.com/C71WGUI9John Purcellthe public commenting on budget cap override @ Schenectady County Office Building http://instagr.am/p/QIvLxNQfQ2/Patrick DodsonMy father, many others and I spoke out against exceeding the tax cap at the #Schenectady County Legislature's public hearing tonight.Dave SlaterSpirited public hearing tonight on if the Schenectady County Legislature should exceed #taxcap or remain within 2.95 % tax levy increase.John PurcellGeneral arguments on exceeding #taxcap in Sch'dy County were maintaining services (favor) or burden on residents and businesses (oppose).John PurcellRough tally of exceeding #taxcap hearing speakers has margin of 2-1 opposing override. More than 25 speakers w/ about 5 seeming neutral.John PurcellCounty Spokesman Joe McQueen said services could not be maintained as is without overriding #taxcap of 2.95 percent.John PurcellSch'dy County Leg. likely to vote on overriding #taxcap Monday at 6:30 p.m. before committee meetings. Then county manager presents budget.John Purcell

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