Schlag seeks 8th term in German
GERMAN – The Town of German is facing its toughest fiscal year in recent memory, says Supervisor Richard Schlag.
Schlag is running unopposed for his 8th term as supervisor.
A just under 2 percent decrease in the town’s taxable value combined with an unspecified increase in highway maintenance costs is going to pinch the 2010 budget.
“We try to keep the tax levy in line with the assessed value increase each year... basically we try to keep steady taxes.” said Schlag. “This year that is going to be extremely difficult.”
German’s state land, which comprises 43 percent of the town, was recently deemed to have decreased in value after a reassessment by Albany. As a result, the German’s total value – about $16 million – went down somewhere between $240,000 and $304,000.
The town is investigating ways to get sand and gravel for the roads at a cheaper cost, which could include picking up the material instead of having it delivered.
“My one goal is to find a way to deal with our current budgetary situation and not have to hit up the taxpayers too much,” said Schlag.
There are no contested races in the town this election. Ellen T. Maroney is set to start her 9th term as town clerk.
“I’m very happy to help everyone in this town,” said Maroney, clerk since 1994. “I’m very flexible with my hours. People can call me at home night or day. I work well with all the departments.”
“Plus I love this town, raised my sons here,” she said. “And I enjoy what I do.”
Running unopposed for town council are incumbents Donald C. Nogva and Patricia Pittsley.
Schlag is running unopposed for his 8th term as supervisor.
A just under 2 percent decrease in the town’s taxable value combined with an unspecified increase in highway maintenance costs is going to pinch the 2010 budget.
“We try to keep the tax levy in line with the assessed value increase each year... basically we try to keep steady taxes.” said Schlag. “This year that is going to be extremely difficult.”
German’s state land, which comprises 43 percent of the town, was recently deemed to have decreased in value after a reassessment by Albany. As a result, the German’s total value – about $16 million – went down somewhere between $240,000 and $304,000.
The town is investigating ways to get sand and gravel for the roads at a cheaper cost, which could include picking up the material instead of having it delivered.
“My one goal is to find a way to deal with our current budgetary situation and not have to hit up the taxpayers too much,” said Schlag.
There are no contested races in the town this election. Ellen T. Maroney is set to start her 9th term as town clerk.
“I’m very happy to help everyone in this town,” said Maroney, clerk since 1994. “I’m very flexible with my hours. People can call me at home night or day. I work well with all the departments.”
“Plus I love this town, raised my sons here,” she said. “And I enjoy what I do.”
Running unopposed for town council are incumbents Donald C. Nogva and Patricia Pittsley.
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