Oneida County property owners won’t see a tax increase if County Executive Anthony Picente’s budget proposal is adopted.
The $550 million plan relies on a six-percent rise in sales taxes. County departments such as human services, public safety, and public works would receive smaller budget increases than requested.
County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr.
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Phil Vanno, Oneida County
Picente said costs from the July tornado in Rome forced the county to dip into rainy-day funds to avoid a tax increase for the 12th consecutive year. He prioritized maintaining the zero-percent tax increase rather than rebuilding reserves.
The County Legislature will vote on the budget on Nov. 13.
