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FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY
CONTACT: MATT MOYSE (518) 455-5981
FINCH ANNOUNCES STATE
AID INCREASES FOR HIS ASSEMBLY DISTRICT
Assemblyman Gary D. Finch (R,C-Springport) today
announced the major state aid increases for the cities and towns in his
123rd Assembly District that have been included in the proposed budget
agreement reached by legislators late Tuesday.
“It is not a secret that the cost of doing business and
living here in Central New York is rising,” said Finch. “With these new
increases in state aid, I am hopeful that property taxes will not have to
rise in order to help our local municipalities.”
Finch reported that three of the towns in his district
would receive the following:
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Auburn – Nearly a 25 percent
increase in aid and a total of more
than $4.5 million
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Norwich –* Nearly a 25
percent increase in aid and a total of more
than $1 million
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Owego –* Nearly a 20 percent
increase in aid and a total of more than
$30,000
Finch also reported that all towns in his Assembly District would receive,
on average, a 20 percent increase in unrestricted state aid.
“Throughout Central New York, local officials often
find it difficult to govern municipalities with the limited funds they
receive,” said Finch. “Through this large increase in state aid, I am
hopeful that homeowners will not see any large increases in their property
taxes. I am confident this large state aid increase will create a better
quality of life for the residents of Central New York.”
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3/29/06
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