2025 State Of Broome County New York Address Announced On Thursday

February 20, 2025, the 2025 State of the County Address was given by Broome County Executive Jason Garnar in the Legislative Chambers of the Edwin L. Crawford County Office Building. This was Executive Garnar’s 9th State of the County address.

Some of the highlights included a strong bipartisan partnership between Garner's administration and the County Legislature. He mentioned how working together has driven progress and strengthened Broome County, along with key accomplishments made possible through collaboration, and outlined priorities to continue building a stronger future for residents.

We’ve come so far since 2017 and have worked to move Broome County forward. We’re not only making investments for today, but we are laying the foundation for long-term growth. From job creation to housing development, infrastructure improvements, and childcare expansion, we are taking action to ensure Broome County continues to thrive. - Broome County Executive Jason Garnar

According to Executive Garner's Office, some of the State of the County Address included Broome County’s progress since 2017, including reductions in overdoses, unemployment, the property tax rate, plus investments in public safety and law enforcement.

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Other highlights from Jason Garnar included speaking about the impact of county department services on residents’ lives. major projects being completed in 2025, including the Veterans Resource Center, Greater Binghamton Airport, and Grippen Park, continued economic development and job creation, expanding access to child care, and addressing housing needs with more than 800 units under construction and another 850+ units set to begin soon.

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