Protecting Taxpayers
Three consecutive property tax reductions, with budgets adopted unanimously for 2021, 2020, and 2019.
Earned upgrade of county bond rating to the highest level in county history.
Generated millions in savings in personnel, purchasing, and energy.
Building for the Future
Attracted and encouraged historic job creation at Amazon, Regeneron and numerous other commercial and retail projects.
Paving of 105 miles of county roads during the past three years, including a record 50 miles in 2020.
Strengthened county partnership with Hudson Valley Community College, increasing sponsor contribution to keep education affordable and excellent.
Improving Quality of Life and Services
Provided a compassionate and comprehensive to COVID-19, establishing a county test site after the state refused to establish the site in the county.
Managed county vaccination site that has earned praise from county residents and health officials.
Expanded home-delivered meals program and other resources to help seniors stay safe during the pandemic.
Was only County Executive in New York State to reject Governor’s March 25 order to force COVID-19 positive residents into nursing homes.
Open and Accountable Government
Expanded county website and established county social media pages to provide up-to-date news and information. Steve was the only County Executive to answer questions from residents during live streams through the pandemic.