Yates County Legislature approves $40.4M capital improvement plan; Button votes no

Aug 10, 2026

The Legislature approved the Fiscal Years 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $40,368,764 in projects (net tax levy $14,053,428); the vote was 12–1 with Legislator Terry Button dissenting over the tax-levy increase.

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The Yates County Legislature voted to approve the Fiscal Years 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan on Aug. 10, adopting a package that lists $40,368,764 in total project costs and a net tax‑levy requirement of $14,053,428. The plan identifies major projects including airport runway and T‑hangar work, highway road rehabilitation, sheriff equipment upgrades, and line items for a public‑safety facility.

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