Consolidating local government would lead to efficiency, cost savings
Editor:
In an April 24 article of the Hub, Albion Mayor Javier stated that a village tax increase of 13% was needed. He suggested “dissolving the village (government) is worth considering to help spread out the cost of services into the towns of Albion and Gaines.” And the Mayor added that “when I look at the tax levy, no one will able to live here.”
In 2020 Orleans County had 40,343 residents. In 2023 the number was 39,124 a decrease of 3%.
I think the Mayor is on the right track. Consolidation appears to be the only way to keep taxes and costs down. Voters should tell the ten town, four village and the county governments, they have had enough. Consolidate all 14 towns and village governments into the county before taxes are so high more people leave.
Why 14 governments when one can do the job more efficiently? A good place to start is with the New York State “Guide to Petitioning for Local Government Consolidation or Dissolution” available online.
Jack Capurso
Albion High School, Class of 1960
Ashburn, Va.
