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"The county is continually looking for ways to make government smarter and more cost-effective for taxpayers and local municipalities," Astorino said. "Sharing these services with Yonkers accomplishes these goals in a way that helps both the county and Yonkers taxpayers."
Under the shared services agreement, Director Mark Fang will work in Yonkers one day a week with the Yonkers Human Rights Commission to address human rights issues, in addition to providing monthly reports and attending commission meetings.
Yonkers will cover $25,000, or 20 percent, of Fang's salary. County officials estimate the deal will save Yonkers about $100,000 annually.
The deal is one of a group of shared services announced by Astorino Thursday morning at a Westchester County Association breakfast in Tarrytown. Two additional deals will save an estimated $50,000: having the county act as Yonkers' Employee Assistance Program service provider beginning in February and assisting Yonkers with Geographic Information Services and mapping critical infrastructure.
"This is an example of government entities coming together to provide a needed service for the benefit of the constituents they serve, regardless of party affiliations,” Yonkers Council member Michael Sabatino said. “I compliment all involved for making this possible."
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