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2021 Dutchess Budget Proposal Reduces Spending With No Layoffs Or Tax Increase
Dutchess County's proposed 2021 budget reduced spending by 3.6 percent, or $18.6 million, with no employee layoffs or tax increases, according to County Executive Marc Molinaro.
The $501,832,097 budget, said the release, maintains county services and programs, includes new initiatives to address homelessness and housing, and includes funding for senior services, infrastructure improvements, county parks, mental health services and even police reform measures.
The government's savings were reportedly achieved by reducing the county property tax levy for the seventh consecutive ye…
