Sullivan County unveils $226M spending plan
Spending increases will total
In addition to those costs, the budget includes money for two new prosecutors, five new deputies, a funding increase for the
The minimum wage is a response to the under-construction Resorts World Catskills casino, which will employ an estimated 1,500 people.
"We're going to have an issue with attracting and retaining existing staff," Potosek said. "New, higher-paying jobs are coming to which the county is certainly to lose staff."
Overall spending will increase 2 percent under the budget, and the tax levy, 2.3 percent.
Also anticipated is a
Along with the staffing changes are new capital projects and initiatives.
In addition to bridge and road repair, and debt service on the half-completed new county jail, the budget includes
A new cellphone tower is to be installed at the government's Liberty campus at no cost. It will improve reception for employees as well as nearby residents, Potosek said.
The budget includes
"Everything we're spending is because it's needed," Legislature Chairman
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