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Columbia County adopts 2025 budget after debate over fund balance, taxes and solid-waste subsidy
Summary
After extended debate over rising costs, fund balance use and whether to subsidize solid-waste services, the Columbia County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt the proposed 2025 operating budget. Supervisors and members of the public pressed for a review of reserve accounts and solid-waste financing.
The Columbia County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt its proposed 2025 operating budget on Dec. 11 after extended discussion about the county's fund balance, tax increases and whether taxpayers should subsidize solid-waste services.
Board members opened a public hearing on the tentative 2025 budget and heard several supervisors and members of the public weigh in on reserve levels and program priorities. The clerk read the public hearing notice and disclosed the proposed salaries for certain county officials in accordance with Section 359 of the New York State County Law.
An Unidentified Supervisor (first speaking at SEG 098) argued against raising taxes, saying recent increases have…
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