Donald W. Wester
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 Livingston County Budget
Town and village property taxpayers share the $1.03 million cost, with each municipality's bill shifting slightly up or down from 2026.
Sale of Tax-Foreclosed Parcels
No direct cost; creates predictability in the foreclosure and auction calendar.
New EMS Ambulance Purchase
$200,000 in state grant funding, no new local cost.
County tourism marketing campaign
Baseline promotional funding is built into the 2027 tourism budget, with additional grant funding sought to expand placements.
Interoperable Communications Agreement with Allegany County
Fully state-funded, 0% local share.
Leicester regional water supply expansion
Up to $5.46 million, all from settlement funds, so no hit to the local tax levy.
Broadband buildout costs climbing
No local share — the remediation is 100% grant funded.
Agricultural District Modifications (303-B Additions)
Replacement Ambulance Purchase
$185,000 from the capital improvement purchase fund.
Assistant County Attorney position for Social Services merger
The new position carries a salary range of $90,000-$120,000 on the county salary schedule.
PILOT Agreements with Avon Bess A and Avon Bess B LLC
PILOT agreements change the amount of property tax revenue collected on the affected parcels.
Health Department WIC Staffing and Preparedness Grant
$1,052,099 in federal grant funds; the two WIC positions shift existing employees into newly created roles.
Unemployment insurance system transition
New Disabled Veterans Exemption
Could reduce property tax revenue slightly while cutting tax bills for eligible disabled veterans.
Climate Smart Communities participation rejected
No direct cost identified — grant-funded participation with no local share.
Winter road maintenance agreement with Ontario County
The contract costs $3,696, fully budgeted in the county highway budget.
Auditorium upgrade engineering funding
$17,589.94 transferred from existing budgeted funds, not new money.
Mental health staffing shortage
A $275 weekly stipend for the interim director until a permanent appointment.
2026 budget process underway
The 2027 county budget — and ultimately the property tax levy — is being shaped now.
Lead poisoning prevention awareness
$202,100 annually for five years, fully state funded.
Decisions during term (294)
Recorded while Wester was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.