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County leaders from across the state last week elected the Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. (PJ) Wendel, Jr. to serve on the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). 

County leaders from across the state last week elected the Tompkins County Legislature Chairwoman Shawna Black to serve on the Board of Directors of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC).

County leaders from across the state last week elected Cattaraugus County Public Health Director Dr. Kevin Watkins to serve as 2^nd Vice President for the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC).

County leaders from across the state last week elected Albany County Executive Dan McCoy to serve as president of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC).

The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) is calling on Governor Hochul to veto legislation (S.3505-B/A.4282-B) that will require local elections outside of New York City be held on even years, when the federal and state offices are on the ballot.

New York State's county governments are disappointed that rather than fulfilling the Governor's promise to usher in a new era of responsible state government that makes New York more affordable, the enacted budget engages in old Albany budget gimmicks that literally pass the buck onto local taxpayers.

For the first time in NYSAC history, the Chairs of all 57 county legislative bodies signed a letter to Majority Leader Charles Schumer seeking federal assistance in preserving this vital funding.

This week, more than 50 county leaders from across New York State sent an unprecedented bi-partisan letter to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, to help protect New York renters, homeowners, and businesses from looming property tax increases.

The state's plan to shift $625 million in new Medicaid costs onto local taxpayers would place New York's counties and the City of New York on track to contribute a record $12 billion to state coffers next fiscal year.

Counties Call on Legislature to Hold Firm in Negotiations and Remove $625M Hit from Final Budget Negotiations