Towns and villages receive record Metroplex funds

Further demonstrating the success of Democratic leadership despite the economic downturn of the Bush Recession, Towns and Villages in Schenectady County received a record $3.3 million in direct payments from their share of the Metroplex share sales tax. The unified economic development team and cost-effective, results-driven focus put in place by Legislative Chair Susan Savage continue to payoff for Schenectady County.

“This payment represents the largest ever from the Metroplex portion of the sales tax, and we are pleased we are able to reinvest these funds back into our local communities,” said Legislative Chairwoman Susan E. Savage. Click here for more news coverage.