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.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Discover Schenectady County
Schenectady County worked in partnership with GE and the Chamber of Schenectady County to create an exciting new tool to help prospective residents see all the great things Schenectady County has to offer.
“I’m pleased that I was able to work with GE and state government to bring 500 new jobs and more than $40 million in new investment to Schenectady County,” said Susan Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature. “In October 2007, I asked The Chamber of Schenectady County and GE to partner with Schenectady County in an effort to show employees who would be coming to the area all that Schenectady County has to offer.
We hope that those who choose to work here will also choose to live and raise their families here.” Check out the website at DiscoverSchenectady.com and click here for more information.
“I’m pleased that I was able to work with GE and state government to bring 500 new jobs and more than $40 million in new investment to Schenectady County,” said Susan Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature. “In October 2007, I asked The Chamber of Schenectady County and GE to partner with Schenectady County in an effort to show employees who would be coming to the area all that Schenectady County has to offer.
We hope that those who choose to work here will also choose to live and raise their families here.” Check out the website at DiscoverSchenectady.com and click here for more information.
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
"From: June O’Neill, State Chair, New York State Democratic Committee
Tuesday, Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand was sworn into the United States Senate to fill Secretary of State Clinton's vacant seat. Her selection ensures that New York Democrats will continue to be well served by smart, effective and progressive leadership in the Washington.
"Kirsten has a proven record of delivering for the New Yorkers she has represented..." For more from June O'Neil click here.
Also check out "Getting to know our new Senator" from the Glens Falls Post-Star.
Tuesday, Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand was sworn into the United States Senate to fill Secretary of State Clinton's vacant seat. Her selection ensures that New York Democrats will continue to be well served by smart, effective and progressive leadership in the Washington.
"Kirsten has a proven record of delivering for the New Yorkers she has represented..." For more from June O'Neil click here.
Also check out "Getting to know our new Senator" from the Glens Falls Post-Star.
New Human Services Building Opened
Susan Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature officially opened the new Human Services Building at 797 Broadway in Schenectady on Thursday, January 15, 2009. The new facility was the former Schenectady International Building. The building allows Schenectady County to consolidate the operations of the Department of Social Services under one roof resulting in increased efficiencies and enhanced services.
“After more than a decade of talk, Schenectady County now has a modern facility that continues the strong community development taking place in downtown Schenectady over the past five years, putting existing urban structures back on the tax rolls,” said Susan Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature.
Chair Savage also stated that Schenectady County is serious about exploring every avenue to adopt green building technologies on County projects. The Galesi Group worked with NYSERDA and the New York Energy Smart New Construction Program to achieve reductions in energy usage. Six areas of energy savings were identified that will result in annual net savings to the County of $45,000.Click here for more information.
“After more than a decade of talk, Schenectady County now has a modern facility that continues the strong community development taking place in downtown Schenectady over the past five years, putting existing urban structures back on the tax rolls,” said Susan Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature.
Chair Savage also stated that Schenectady County is serious about exploring every avenue to adopt green building technologies on County projects. The Galesi Group worked with NYSERDA and the New York Energy Smart New Construction Program to achieve reductions in energy usage. Six areas of energy savings were identified that will result in annual net savings to the County of $45,000.Click here for more information.
Schenectady County keeps getting greener
Schenectady County has announced that it has secured $160,000 in State funding allocated through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Program to fund recycling program education and development. “Schenectady County keeps getting greener,” said Susan E. Savage, Chair of the Schenectady County Legislature. “This grant will help Schenectady County inform our residents about the importance of recycling and is another pro-active step Schenectady County is taking to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint and protect our environment.”
This continues to build upon the seven point energy plan that the Schenectady County Legislature passed in March 2008 aimed at making Schenectady County a leader in energy conservation and efficiency standards. Click here for more information.
This continues to build upon the seven point energy plan that the Schenectady County Legislature passed in March 2008 aimed at making Schenectady County a leader in energy conservation and efficiency standards. Click here for more information.
Schenectady County sees major increase in sales tax revenue
Schenectady County has seen a major increase in sales tax revenue.
"Our percentage increase is well above the state average, and the seventh highest in the state,” said Commissioner of Economic Development and Planning Ray Gillen.
Thanks to the new unified economic development team and a more cost-effective, results-driven focus put in place by Legislative Chair Susan Savage, Schenectady County brought in a record $85.9 in sales tax, an increase of 5.86 percent from 2007’s total.
Sales tax revenues from December 2008 also increased over December 2007 showing Schenectady County's strength despite the Bush Recession. Click here for more news coverage.
"Our percentage increase is well above the state average, and the seventh highest in the state,” said Commissioner of Economic Development and Planning Ray Gillen.
Thanks to the new unified economic development team and a more cost-effective, results-driven focus put in place by Legislative Chair Susan Savage, Schenectady County brought in a record $85.9 in sales tax, an increase of 5.86 percent from 2007’s total.
Sales tax revenues from December 2008 also increased over December 2007 showing Schenectady County's strength despite the Bush Recession. Click here for more news coverage.
Schenectady County saves millions through health care innovation
“When I became chairman of the Legislature in 2004, the Legislature asked our staff to negotiate and implement new and progressive cost-saving reforms in healthcare. These reforms have succeeded beyond all expectations,” said Schenectady County Legislature Chair Susan E. Savage.
In 2008, Schenectady County saved $2,537,804 in health care costs through these new and innovative programs.
“If Schenectady County had not adopted the innovative Schenectady Meds reforms in 2005, and if Schenectady County stayed with the old way of doing business with 12 percent annual drug cost increases, our expenditures for pharmaceuticals for 2008 would be more than $2.5 million higher than they actually were in 2008,” said Savage.
“I am projecting, based upon my analysis of current trends, that Schenectady County’s drug costs for 2009 once again will not increase. I estimate that our annual savings for 2009 will reach $3,460,250, and that our cumulative five-year savings will be $9,282,309,” said Schenectady County Legislator and Ways and Means Chairman Philip Fields. “I take pride in the fact that I sponsored the legislation enacting Schenectady Meds with its innovative use of Canadian and U.S. mail order pharmaceuticals. Schenectady County was the first municipality in the state to utilize the Canadian option, and it is saving taxpayers more money each year. Our 2008 annual savings of over $2.5 million translates into a 4 percent reduction in the property tax rate.” Click here for more news coverage.
In 2008, Schenectady County saved $2,537,804 in health care costs through these new and innovative programs.
“If Schenectady County had not adopted the innovative Schenectady Meds reforms in 2005, and if Schenectady County stayed with the old way of doing business with 12 percent annual drug cost increases, our expenditures for pharmaceuticals for 2008 would be more than $2.5 million higher than they actually were in 2008,” said Savage.
“I am projecting, based upon my analysis of current trends, that Schenectady County’s drug costs for 2009 once again will not increase. I estimate that our annual savings for 2009 will reach $3,460,250, and that our cumulative five-year savings will be $9,282,309,” said Schenectady County Legislator and Ways and Means Chairman Philip Fields. “I take pride in the fact that I sponsored the legislation enacting Schenectady Meds with its innovative use of Canadian and U.S. mail order pharmaceuticals. Schenectady County was the first municipality in the state to utilize the Canadian option, and it is saving taxpayers more money each year. Our 2008 annual savings of over $2.5 million translates into a 4 percent reduction in the property tax rate.” Click here for more news coverage.
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