Molinaro makes the 2019 budget official
POUGHKEEPSIE – Duchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro signed the 2019 county budget this morning and thanked the county legislature for a “thoughtful and illuminating” review process.
In comments forwarded to Legislature Chairman Greg Pulver, Molinaro said “The 2019 Adopted Budget, adopted with bi-partisan support in a 19-5 vote, addresses critical community needs while at the same time reducing the county property tax levy for the fifth consecutive year; lowering the property tax rate for the fourth year; and maintaining the County’s fiscal stability and essential services.
Among its many highlights, the budget reduces the county property tax levy for the fifth consecutive year and lowers the property tax rate for a fourth year from $3.54 to $3.45 per $1,000 of true value assessments.
“The budget also expands services for seniors and veterans, combats opioid addiction, and improves programming for youth all while making targeted investments to ensure our economy continues to grow and enhancing quality of life for all residents,” Molinaro said.
