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Legislator Testa Secures Funding for Peekskill Youth Programs
Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) Minority Leader John G. Testa (R) Peekskill, was joined by his colleagues in passing legislation that authorized the County to enter into Inter-municipal agreements (IMA) with three Westchester cities for a total of $376,924 … Continue reading
Legislators Pass Bipartisan, Zero-Tax-Increase 2017 Budget
7th Year In A Row Without Tax Levy Increase Increased Public Safety With 6 Westchester County Police Positions Added Infrastructure Initiatives to Increase With 4 Engineers Added to DPW Title XX Subsidized Childcare Gets $1 Million Boost On December 12th, … Continue reading
Bipartisan Coalition Passes 0% Tax Increase Budget for 2016
Essential Social Services; Positions to Planning, Parks and Public Safety Restored 7 Democrats Vote No on Budget, Offer No Alternative Plan On Monday, December 14, 2016 a bi-partisan coalition of 10 legislators came together to pass a 2016 budget for … Continue reading
Yes, there was an approved Waterfront Redevelopment Plan for Peekskill!
Quite a number of people have asked me about projects that we planned and approved when I was mayor but for some reason, were never completed. Many newer residents of Peekskill (over the last 7-8 years) were not here to … Continue reading
Bipartisan Coalition Passes 2015 Westchester County Budget
5th Year in a row with No Tax Levy Increase. 10-7 vote also prevents layoffs and essential program cuts. On Tuesday December 9th, The Board of Legislators passed a bipartisan coalition budget for 2015 by a vote of 10-7. The 2015 … Continue reading
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Bi-Partisan Coalition Creates 2013 County Budget
In an historic moment for Westchester County a bi-partisan coalition of 9 legislators came together to create the 2013 budget that does not raise taxes, preserves the County’s fund balance, provides fiscal stability for the future, protects the most vulnerable … Continue reading
Republican Legislators Call on Democrats to Stop Misleading the Public Through Partisan Attacks
The Republican members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators (BoL) are expressing serious concerns over the continued inaccurate and inflammatory statements from the Democrats on the BoL. A press release that was distributed by the Democrats on Thursday, July … Continue reading
Agreement Reached on Westchester County 2012 Budget
It took roughly 16 hours of negotiation but the Westchester County Board of Legislators finally passed the 2012 budget. The goal of a 0% tax levy increase was met, spending was reduced by $90 million, and jobs were saved. Going … Continue reading
GOP Legislators Challenge Democratic Supermajority to Provide a Fair, Bipartisan, Open and Transparent Budget Process
The most important duty the Board of Legislators will undertake this year is the delivery of a responsible county budget. In these very difficult financial times this is a task that will require the dedication and cooperation of every single … Continue reading
On Topic with John G. Testa 