December 2, 2008
Niagara Gazette Uses Property Tax Data in Discussing County Government Budgeting
"LEGISLATURE: Barely a Whimper on Budget"
By Niagara Gazette Staff
Newfane resident Edwina Luksch agreed. She also said she was not satisfied with the terms of the spending plan and said county officials have little reason to tout their most recent budget effort. Luksch criticized county officials for adding more positions in 2009, including a chief for a new department of homeland security and a proposed insurance program assistant. Luksch said Niagara County–labeled by the Tax Foundation as the No. 1 spot in America in terms of property taxes calculated as a percentage of home value—should be trimming patronage jobs, consolidating services and lowering the tax burden for its citizens.
