Schenectady County Legislature adopts 2026 operating budget and 2026–2031 capital program; property tax levy held at 0%

The Schenectady County Legislature on Wednesday adopted the county2026 operating budget and the 20263031 capital improvement program after brief discussion at a special meeting in the legislature chambers at 620 State Street. Both resolutions were approved by roll call votes recorded as 14 ayes and one member excused.

Chair Gary Hughes, opening the meeting, thanked county staff and leadership involved in preparing the proposals and said the plan "continues to hold the line on taxes, while preserving the essential services we provide to our residents, including the county highway system, public safety, county library system, senior and long term care services." He noted that the average tax levy over the past 10 years "has remained flat."

The legislature adopted a set of majority caucus amendments to the operating budget before taking the final vote.…