Newburgh's Proposed 2018 Budget Lowers Property Tax; Hints At Layoffs

NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Newburgh City Manager Michael Ciaravino unveiled a proposed spending plan for 2018 on Tuesday that would reduce the property tax rate for homeowners, but could also result in some staffing reductions.

Newburgh City Manager Michael Ciaravino unveiled the 2018 proposed budget.
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Joe Jenkins

10/12/2017 10:18 a.m.

The $44.4 million spending plan would reduce homeowners' property tax rate by 29 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. There would be no change to non-homestead property taxes.

The plan also includes reduced spending on water, and trash collection. It does, however, include, a 4 percent increase in sewer to help fund a project that would mitigate sewer discharge into the Hudson River.

Overall the proposed budget poses a reduction in almost $7,000 in spending compared to the 2017 budget.

The City Council will vote on the plan on Nov. 28.

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