Broome County New York 2025 Budget Revealed

At the En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott on September 12, 2024, the Broome County 2025 Budget Address was announced by Executive Jason Garnar in front of local leaders, community members, and county employees. This was Garner's 7th budget address as Broome County Executive.

Garner outlined a continued focus on strengthening the community through investments in public safety, economic development, housing, and county operations.

The Broome County Executive spoke about the need for responsible fiscal management while addressing key challenges and opportunities for the county’s future.

From cutting taxes to modernizing our operations, supporting our workforce, and investing in our community, this budget reflects our commitment to building a stronger Broome County. We are tackling the issues head-on while making critical investments to ensure that we continue to grow and thrive as a community. - Broome County Executive Jason Garner

Some of the highlights for the 2025 budget addressed by the Broome County Executive include a property tax rate cut by .31%, a $3.9 million investment for 271 position upgrades in the county workforce, a $5 million Economic Development and Housing Fund, streamlined operations through purchasing department consolidation, and new electronic budgeting software, additional emergency response vehicles, and $2 million in new funding for law enforcement, continued support in funding programs for local veterans, and $500,000 for a new round of the Small Community Fund.

Improving the quality of life for residents, enhancing government efficiency, and positioning Broome County for long-term success is a goal for the 2025 budget.

For the complete address, click HERE.

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