No to county Legislature, yes to board of supervisors
I have a solution for Schenectady County’s high cost of living: Change the management to what Saratoga County and many other counties have. Run it with a board of supervisors, instead of a county Legislature. Each legislator adds to the payroll with additional pay and benefits. If you have ever been to a Legislature meeting, you will find many empty seats for these people. The board of supervisors has more of a vested interest, as members have to answer to constituents from their respective towns for the decisions they make. The sales tax formula, very unbalanced now, could be realigned, and the towns could enjoy lower taxes. Our Legislature has shown its lack of management with a present fund balance of over $40 million! When Saratoga County had a large surplus several years ago, it gave it back to the towns to lower taxes on residents. Now that is management we need in Schenectady County!
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