12/07/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/07/2023 15:52
Goshen, N.Y. - Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus released the following statement on Thursday, Dec. 7 in response to the County Legislature adopting the 2024 Budget of $923,799,230 million with a vote of 18-0.
Legislators Michael Amo, Mike Anagnostakis and Joel Sierra were not present for Thursday's vote.
"I applaud the County Legislature for approving my proposed budget with minor adjustments," Neuhaus said. "I have enjoyed working collaboratively with Chairwoman of the Legislature Katie Bonelli and the Legislature on this budget, which lowers taxes and is fiscally responsible."
Added Bonelli: "The 2024 budget will benefit our residents, lowers taxes and maintains our essential services. We will continue to find innovative ways to work with the County Executive to strengthen Orange County's finances."
The proposed tax rate in the 2024 budget is lower than it was both last year and in 2014, when Neuhaus took office. It remains the lowest tax rate in Orange County since the 1960s.
Additional highlights of the 2024 budget include:
For more information, contact Justin Rodriguez, Assistant to the County Executive for Communications and Media Relations at 845.291.3255 or [email protected].
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