Otsego Board of Representatives Weighs Opposition to State Budget Rules – All Otsego

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Otsego Board of Reps Weighs
Opposition to State Budget Rules

OTSEGO COUNTY

Last Wednesday, the Otsego County Board of Representatives heard concerns from three area residents about the threats to home rule posed by Part N of the Article VII Executive Revenue Bill contained in Governor Kathy Hochul’s Budget Proposal.

Dan Sullivan of Richfield, Nathan Seamon of Columbia in nearby Herkimer County, and Keith Schue of Cherry Valley all urged the county representatives to oppose Part N.

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