Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livingston County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
15 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.
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.
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.
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.
2026 Budget Process Underway
Sales tax receipts came in at $3.2 million this week — up 5% year-to-date. The state session ended with possible piggybacking authority and a data center moratorium awaiting the Governor, and deputy county administrator interviews begin next week.
Health Department Salary Range Increase
The county raised the Deputy Director of Community Mental Health Services pay range to $82,000-$103,000 to compete for qualified candidates. This affects mental health services staffing.
Mileage reimbursement increase
County mileage reimbursement rose to 76 cents a mile effective July 1, 2026, which raises travel costs but keeps pace with IRS-style rates for employees driving on county business.
Medicaid overpayment dispute at CNR
The nursing home is disputing $953,550 of a $955,461 Medicaid overpayment claim from a state audit; state LTC audits are paused while the state revises its criteria.
Vasquez v. Livingston County lawsuit
The county is hiring outside counsel at up to $450/hour to defend a federal lawsuit over tax foreclosure and surplus funds — a case that could have implications for how the county handles foreclosures.
SNAP administrative cost shift to counties
Starting October 1, the federal government is shifting 25 percent of SNAP administrative costs onto counties, raising the county share from 50 to 75 percent. Officials are pushing for a two-year delay, but budget impacts are coming.
Indigent burial fee increase
For the first time since 2023, the county raised reimbursement rates for indigent burials — cremation to $2,600, burial to $5,000 — with 3% annual increases going forward.
Lease of county space to Town of Geneseo
The county will lease 7,500 square feet at 4630 Millennium Drive to the Town of Geneseo for about $6,274 a month, bringing rental revenue to the county.
State budget delay and Tier 6 pension reform
New York still hasn't adopted its state budget, and a deal on Tier 6 pension reform means the state won't fully absorb the costs — counties like Livingston are waiting to see the local impact. Key standalone bills, including extension of piggybacking authority, must pass before June 4.