Budget & taxes in New York local government
What New York city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
3,789 New York meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New York with the most budget & taxes activity
- New York, NY (290)
- Westchester County, NY (221)
- Mount Vernon, NY (131)
- Cortland County, NY (129)
- Ontario County, NY (123)
- Madison County, NY (114)
- Albany, NY (110)
- Sharon Springs, NY (104)
- St. Lawrence County, NY (103)
- Wayne County, NY (89)
- Steuben County, NY (85)
- Sullivan County, NY (82)
Latest matching meetings
Mid-year financial plan update to be presented
The Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee will receive a mid-year update to the city's financial plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational with public comment permitted.
Committee to review mid-year financial plan update and FY2027 budget trends
The Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee will receive a presentation on the mid-year update to the financial plan. They will discuss FY2026 budget trends and implications for FY2027, as well as documentation for FY2027 budget requests. The meeting includes a public comment period.
Finance Committee to review 2026 Budget Intent Memo and plan FY2027
The Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee will discuss the 2026 Budget Intent Memo, FY2027 budget requests documentation, and fiscal planning for FY2027. No specific dollar amounts or project proposals are listed; the meeting is focused on preliminary budget review and planning.
Town Board to establish Police Department Community Advisory Council
The Town Board is considering the creation of a community advisory body for the police department and reviewing a new rental property eviction law. The board will also hold public hearings regarding a utility pole permit and a PILOT agreement for housing development.
Westchester County considers multiple real property tax exemptions
The Legislation Committee is discussing several local laws to create or amend real property tax exemptions for specific groups. The body is also considering a law regarding the possession of flavored nicotine vapor products.
Board considers bond authorizations for two improvement districts
The Monroe Town Board will hold public hearings on Revised Estimate Work Districts No. 2 and No. 14, which involve increasing and improving facilities within those improvement districts. After the hearings, the board will consider adopting orders and authorizing bonds for each district. No other agenda items are…
Board will review USI utilization review and 2027 pre‑renewal projection
The Health Insurance Consortium Board will first approve the consent agenda covering previous minutes and financials. It will then discuss USI items including a utilization review, the 2027 pre‑renewal projection, a balance sheet update, and PCORI fees due July 31, 2026. The meeting will also address any old business…
City Council considers $13 million in bonds for reservoir and water projects
The Auburn City Council will consider authorizing $13 million in serial bonds for water fund capital projects. The body will also review grant applications for water infrastructure and violence prevention, as well as budget amendments.
Board considers updates to County Ethics and Disclosure Law
The Board of Supervisors will discuss a proposed local law to amend and restate the Livingston County Ethics and Disclosure Law. Members will also consider budget amendments and the declaration of surplus property for the Department of Health.
IDA reviews reasonableness report for Embassy Equity Partners LLC application
The Port Chester Industrial Development Agency will approve minutes from May 13 and June 10, 2026. It will present a reasonableness report concerning assistance to Embassy Equity Partners LLC. The board will also examine due‑diligence documents related to the application before adjourning.
Board approves $252,700 in budget transfers
The Board of Estimate & Apportionment will consider transferring $252,700 between city accounts to cover equipment costs, operational needs, and future invoices. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at City Hall.
Board will approve a $350,000 payment for an automobile accident claim
The Wayne County Board of Supervisors will vote on numerous financial authorizations, including settlements, contract approvals, and grant acceptances. Items include a $5,000 settlement of an inmate claim, a $350,000 payment to NYMIR for an automobile accident case, and a $58,005.75 renewal of antivirus software. The…
Common Council to hold public hearings on zoning and parking laws
The Common Council will conduct public hearings regarding proposed local laws for zoning map amendments and parking regulations. The body will also review the July 2026 financial report and discuss mural policy and historic district regulations.
County approves 2026‑2027 budget for Cayuga Community College
The Ways & Means Committee will vote on several resolutions, including approving the 2026‑2027 budget for Cayuga Community College and a collective bargaining agreement with the college. It will also authorize contracts for the county website renewal, a three‑year Microsoft Office 365 licensing agreement, and a…
County Legislature will vote to modify the 2026 budget
The Sullivan County Legislature will consider a series of resolutions and authorizations, including contracts for youth employment services, legal aid, and environmental services. It will vote on applying for state emergency management and homeland security grant awards and on extending youth bureau contracts…
Executive Committee to vote on contracts, public hearings, and a digital accessibility study
The Sullivan County Executive Committee will consider several resolutions, including amending Resolution No. 304-23 and extending the Senior Care EMS contract. It will set public hearings for adding parcels to Agricultural District 4 and for a flow‑control local law. The committee will also award a contract to…
Committee to approve $139,310.69 water treatment plant engineering invoice
The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review and approve the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes. It will discuss construction updates for the Water Treatment Plant Project, including piping, sitework, electrical ductbank, and a draft start‑up plan. The committee will vote on Invoice Voucher #44 for Apex engineering…
Government Operations Committee to review grants and staffing changes
The Government Operations Committee will discuss budget updates and staffing changes for the County Clerk. The body will also review two election-related grants and a discrimination/harassment policy.
Committee to review budget and septic grant funding
The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to accept minutes, review the Tri-County Workforce Development Board budget, discuss tourism updates, and review new septic grant funding.
City Council to approve 2027-2031 capital program and budget amendments
The City Council will consider resolutions to appoint a Senior Account Clerk Typist, designate historic landmarks, and adopt the 2027-2031 Capital Program. The body will also approve amendments to the 2026 Budget and discuss potential changes to the Fishkill Creek District.
City Council to hear charter amendment and approve multiple budget items
The council will hold public hearings on a proposed charter amendment (Local Law No 5) and on an amendment to the City Code’s parking, stopping and standing provisions. It will approve several consent‑agenda items, including payroll payments of $891,958.98 and $538,147.73 and a $705,882.74 warrant. The meeting also…
Public hearing to amend parking & traffic ordinance (Art III, Ch 225)
The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending Article III of Chapter 225 of the city code, which governs parking, stopping and standing. A local law to amend Title 4, Section D and Title 11, Section 6 of the City Charter will also be considered. The council will vote on several consent‑agenda items…
Board to approve NYS parcel conveyance and authorize Mayor to finalize
The Village Board will consider a resolution to accept a parcel conveyance from the State of New York and to authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. It will also review a $56,500 security agreement for the Minoa Farms Section 2B project and approve a block‑party permit for August 22 at the corner of N…
City Council to authorize $18.9 M bond for water treatment plant upgrades
The Canandaigua City Council will consider several resolutions related to the Water Resources Recovery Facility. These include authorizing the issuance of $18,879,000 in serial bonds to fund the biological treatment design and primary clarifier improvement project, and approving grant applications for that project and…
Board to authorize $261,032.85 contract for Genesee County workforce services
The Ways and Means Committee will vote to authorize the chairman to sign multiple Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act contracts for county service providers, including Genesee County ($261,032.85) and Livingston County ($308,318.63). The committee will also set a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the…
Groton council to appoint fire chiefs and approve parking fines
The Groton Mayor and Council will consider resolutions to appoint two battalion chiefs to the Fire Department and approve a new parking fine schedule. The body will also authorize a change order for wastewater sludge removal and accept a donation for street flags.
Commission will schedule public forum and consider capital program vote
The Saratoga Springs Charter Review Commission will meet to schedule a public forum, receive a financial analysis, and discuss how to present its findings to the City Council. The commission will also finalize and vote on the capital program and obtain a review of GML 99‑G for possible ballot inclusion.
Board set to approve $509,579.12 vouchers and multiple inter‑municipal agreements
The Tuckahoe Board of Trustees will vote on a $509,579.12 voucher package and several agreements with neighboring governments covering sidewalks, curb work, street resurfacing, and solid‑waste services. It will also consider a public hearing on employee residency code changes, a rental‑cost waiver for the…
Town Board adopts tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
The Shelter Island Town Board will hold public hearings on two permit applications (a bulkhead replacement at 74 Peconic Avenue and a riparian mooring near latitude 41.06717 N, ‑72.30653 W). It will approve the site plan for SI Corner LLC’s Stars Cafe conversion at 4 Manwaring Road. The board will adopt Local Law No…
Board to approve second amendment to solid waste inter‑municipal agreement
The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will consider a resolution authorizing a second amendment to the Municipal Solid Waste Inter‑Municipal Agreement with Westchester County. It will also discuss a resolution to re‑designate US 1 as an access highway and a request to close Secor Lane for a neighborhood block party on…
Mayor authorized to purchase 300 water meters for $131,176.05
The Highland Falls Village Board will consider several financial and policy items. It will approve bills and claims for fiscal years 2025‑27, authorize a water‑meter purchase, discuss zoning and short‑term rental regulations, and consider resolutions on property acquisition and public hearings. The meeting also…
Committee to discuss Westchester Community College 2026-2027 budget
The Budget & Appropriations Committee will hear a presentation on the 2026-2027 budget for Westchester Community College. The meeting also includes the receipt of two legislative memos regarding housing and small business grants.
City requests public hearing on property tax levy limit
The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to review committee minutes and a request from Mayor Robert A. Corradino. The body will consider authorizing a public hearing for a proposed local law regarding property tax levies.
County approves $62.8M bond amendment for Ice Casino Improvements II
The Board of Legislators will hold public hearings on two local laws—one to ban camouflaged vaping devices and another to drop the 51% ownership rule for master plumbers. It will consider resolutions to create tax exemptions for active‑duty service members and disabled veterans. Several bond acts will be approved…
Board to vote on budget amendment increasing FY2026 expenditures and revenue
The Board will consider Resolution #2026-041, a budget amendment that raises FY2026 adopted expenditures from $19,080,588.49 to $19,322,914.06 and revenue from $18,726,557 to $19,387,152.06. It will also review Architectural Review Board applications received on July 20, 2026. The meeting includes the swearing‑in of…
Board will review Architectural Review Board applications and new Main Street signs
The Elmsford Village Board of Trustees will hold a work session on July 20, 2026. Agenda items include a review of the FY2020 audit, a mayoral update on the Village of Elmsford Committee, discussion of an ATM machine for Village Hall, and a review of Architectural Review Board applications. The board will also…
Wayne Economic Development Corp discusses project updates and reports
The board will review the June 15, 2026 meeting minutes, receive performance measures and fiscal officer reports, and receive updates on ongoing projects. It will also schedule the next board meeting for August 17, 2026 and consider moving part of the agenda into executive session.
Board will hold a public hearing on rezoning the 76 North Broadway mixed-use project
The Irvington Village Board will consider a public hearing on additional lot coverage and floor area ratio for a proposed mixed‑use development at 76 North Broadway. It will also vote on several contracts, including a study for a transit‑oriented development and a water main replacement change order. The meeting…
City Council to vote on parking rules and approve HVAC contracts
The Saratoga Springs City Council will hold public hearings on proposed charter and parking ordinance changes. The body will also vote to approve contracts for HVAC and plumbing services with BPI Mechanical and authorize budget transfers.
Governance Committee to adopt draft City/IURA MOU for joint projects
The IURA Governance Committee will consider a resolution to adopt a draft Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Ithaca and IURA for joint projects. The meeting will also include a report on upcoming urban renewal projects and a discussion of board and committee vacancies. Additional reports on CDBG…