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October 23, 2000

Legislator Corbin Delivers On Village Revenue Sharing
Majority Proposes Advisory Panel
To Review Multi-Level Government Services

State and local officials joined Nassau County Presiding Officer Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury) and Democratic Legislators at a press conference today, to outline specifics within the Majority delegation's proposed 2001 budget which would allocate $250,000 in revenue to be shared among Nassau County's 64 villages.

This is the first time that the county, which already participates in revenue sharing with its towns and cities, has earmarked any funds for the villages. Legislator Roger Corbin (D-Westbury), who vowed to bring an equitable share of tax dollars back to his communities, said that while the $250,000 will generate a modest revenue stream for the villages, its represents a good faith effort on the part of the Majority caucus. The $250,000 will be divided among the villages based on population.

"I have long believed that providing villages in Nassau County with their fair share of county revenue was essential to creating equity among municipal governments. The taxpayers who live, work and shop in these villages are entitled to the same benefit afforded taxpayers in Nassau County's three towns and two cities. I am extremely pleased that the Democratic delegation recognized the importance of this and chose to include it in the budget," said Legislator Corbin in a joint statement released by the majority.

In addition, the Democratic majority will be developing an advisory panel with representatives from each town and city to research and analyze how duplicative services can be consolidated and reduced. The panel would provide better communication and utilization of resources between the county and other government unit around Nassau, ultimately saving every taxpayer from the cost of duplicative services. State and local officials, who were on hand for the announcement, promised their ongoing support.