Counties in the News, February 21, 2017

• By: NYSAC
• On: 02/21/2017 12:26:14
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NYSAC
What to Watch for in 2017: The Guide to Issues Impacting Counties
The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) represents New York counties and their taxpayers before Federal, State and Local officials on matters germane to county governments. As such, the NYSAC legislative team is always advocating for county needs as they relate to state and federal legislation.
 
Below are the legislative issues we are watching at the state and federal levels in the coming year. These are the issues that impact counties, our taxpayers, and our communities. NYSAC will be the voice of counties on these issues, and we encourage you to work with us as we advocate for county needs.
 
STATEWIDE
Cuomo plan seeks to force consolidation of local governments
 
Cuomo: Consolidated Government Services Will Save Taxpayers Money
 
LONG ISLAND
Governor Cuomo Orders Engineering Investigation to Expedite Containment of Long Island Groundwater Plumes
 
HUDSON VALLEY
Molinaro Comes Out Swinging Against Albany
 
County Executive Ed Day announces start of $1 million repair project on Minisceongo Creek
 
County Executive's Corner: Following the Rules

Dutchess grants $900,000 to programs, brings Boys & Girls Club to City of Poughkeepsie
 
Legislator pulls resolution to ban Ulster County employees from using county electric car charging stations
 
CAPITAL
County legislators pass resolutions opposing SAFE Act
 
Warren County approves new labor contracts with two unions
 
Supervisors want mortgage tax hike to fund SUNY Adirondack
 
Hyde takes Thurman seat on county board
 
State and county government seek to reach a growing percentage of veterans who are dramatically underserved by current programs: Women
 
County looks at A/C, doors
 
NORTH COUNTRY
Broadband limits could delay potential taxpayer savings
 
North Country REDC establishes project review committee
 
Franklin Co. urged to combat road-salt impact
 
MOHAWK VALLEY
County approves mutual aid deal
 
County backs bill for cancer coverage for volunteer firefighters

SOUTHERN TIER
Help Stop the Fleecing of Taxpayers
 
Local Leaders, Advocates Hope Treatment Centers Could Be On the Way (Video)
 
Delaware makes plans to spend bed tax revenue
 
Chemung County eyes economic opportunites (Video)
 
CENTRAL NEW YORK
Stirpe bill would shift Medicaid costs to state if Onondaga County consolidates
 
DEC Awards Madison County $15,000 to Right-Size Government Vehicle Fleet
 
Jail study committee continues examination of population factors
 
FINGER LAKES
Seneca County board rejects motion requiring immediate sale of depot property to Earl Martin
 
Roundtable on reducing violence and conflict resolution
 
POSTPONED: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Farm Bureau will donate bound documents to Yates History Center
 
WESTERN NEW YORK
Orleans County leaders work to bring new bank to Holley/Village seeks grant funds for revitalization efforts
 
County to Bring in Independent Auditor for Risk Assessment
 
Proposed bill would crack down on illegal ink in Erie County (Video)