Household Affordability and Cost of Living
Household Affordability and Cost of Living
What i'll do:
Address rising property taxes that are pricing seniors and long-time residents out of homes they have lived in for decades
Push back on unfunded state mandates that drive up local taxes in towns, villages, and school districts
Focus state spending on essentials like classrooms, roads, and public safety instead of bureaucracy
Provide targeted relief for working families and fixed-income seniors struggling with utilities, heating costs, childcare, and transportation
Make affordability a statewide priority so rural and suburban communities are not left carrying the burden alone
Explore a technology park/innovation hub to attract high-quality, tech-based jobs.
Negotiate with stakeholders for a full service grocery store in rural areas
Aggressively advocate for funding to District 130 such as, Empire Economic development, rural revitalization, Restore NY, and others that our communities could benefit from
Establish an economic development sub-committee with town representatives, Chamber of Commerce and the County economic developer.