Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livingston County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in taxes budget
PILOT Agreements with Avon Bess A and Avon Bess B LLC
Two PILOT agreements scheduled for authorization would provide payment-in-lieu-of-taxes arrangements with Avon Bess A LLC and Avon Bess B LLC, affecting how much tax revenue the properties generate.
2027 Livingston County Budget
The county's health insurance costs could jump 32% in 2027 after an 18% rise last year, and state Tier 6 pension enhancements add unknown costs. Sales tax is running $1.2 million ahead of last year, which may soften the blow.
New Disabled Veterans Exemption
Discussion of the newly created disabled veterans property tax exemption and how it will be applied — this could lower property tax bills for eligible veteran households.
Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Parcels
The county fixed September 15 as the last day to redeem foreclosed property and the first Thursday of November at 6 p.m. as the annual auction date — important for anyone at risk of losing property over back taxes.
Assistant County Attorney position for Social Services merger
A new full-time Assistant County Attorney job at $90,000-$120,000 was created because of the merger of the Department of Social Services attorney function. It affects legal staffing for county social services cases.
Auditorium upgrade engineering funding
The county moved about $17,600 into its auditorium upgrade project to cover preliminary engineering work — an early step in the facility's improvement.