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Farmingdale trustees vote to exceed New York State tax cap after residents object
Summary
The Farmingdale Board voted 3–2 to exceed the New York State tax cap for fiscal year 2025–2026 after public comments opposed the move and asked about multi-year plans. The decision was part of adopting the village’s 2025–2026 budget.
The Village of Farmingdale Board of Trustees voted to exceed the New York State tax cap for fiscal year 2025–2026 during its April 14 work session. The motion (RESOLVED #2025-04-14) passed with Mayor Ralph Ekstrand, Trustee Walter Priestley and Trustee Craig Rosasco voting aye; Deputy Mayor William Barrett and Trustee Cheryl Parisi voted nay.
The exceedance was discussed at a public hearing opened by Deputy Mayor William Barrett. "Two residents expressed concern and opposition about exceeding the tax cap," according to the meeting record, and one resident asked whether the board had multi-year fiscal plans. Despite those comments, the board moved forward, citing fiscal needs tied to the upcoming budget adoption. The resolution does not specify which specific programs the additional levy will fund.
