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McLaughlin Unveils 2024 Proposed Budget

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Submitted by Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County taxpayers will see the sixth consecutive property tax decrease under a 2024 budget recently introduced by County Executive Steve McLaughlin, bringing the county average tax rate to a level comparable to the mid-1990s.

Under the proposed 2024 budget, the average county tax rate will decrease by nearly 10 percent, meaning a county property tax reduction of nearly 37 percent over the last several years.

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Honoring a Local Hero

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has vowed to never forget the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. On Tuesday, October 10th, veterans, friends, family, and elected officials came together to honor the life and service of Richard E. Santspree.

Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army in October 1967 during the Vietnam War. He served as a cargo handler, helping transfer and deliver supplies needed by troops across the world. Richard’s efforts helped supply troops in Vietnam and throughout the Pacific.

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Annual Emergency Services Memorial

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
On Sunday, October 1st, Rensselaer County came together to remember the work and service of first responders who passed away during the previous year at the annual Emergency Services Memorial.

The Memorial Service recognized 73 fire, police, and ambulance members, whose names will be added to the county memorial at the Public Safety complex in Troy.

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