Albany County Executive Mike Breslin criticized proposed 2010 budget amendments by the Legislature stating they are irresponsible.
According to information from Breslin’s office, the budget proposal creates a gap of more than $3 million, and a tax increase of close to 11 percent.
`This is irresponsible to the property taxpayers of Albany County and to all those we serve,` said Breslin. `Their proposal eliminates many essential positions, putting in jeopardy children, families, the elderly and others who rely on County government. In addition, they have created a lengthy byzantine process for filling these critical positions.`
According to Breslin’s office positions from several departments are slated for elimination. They include staff at the county’s nursing home, a caseworker with the Department for Children, Youth and Families and snow plow operators in the county Department of Public Works.
`I am committed to maintaining adequate services for our constituents within our fiscal constraints,` said Breslin. `I ask for the County Legislature’s cooperation in implementing a balanced budget that keeps in tact the essential services we provide.`
Attempts to contact a representative from the Legislature were unsuccessful.
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