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NYS assembly majority leader questions proposals from Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan
- State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes questions Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan’s budget proposals and the plan to cover the gap.
- Peoples-Stokes warns a 25% property tax levy hike could be unaffordable for residents.
- The letter cites concerns about how reassessments could raise tax bills for homeowners.
- Peoples-Stokes calls for full budget transparency and collaboration with the state.
- The state is ready to partner with Buffalo on sustainable revenue streams.
- Ryan’s deficit bonding bill would allow borrowing up to $500 million from the city’s control board.
- Ryan proposed budget moves as an alternative to selling municipal parking ramps.
- The debate centers on how to address Buffalo’s budget gap amid rising utility costs and user fees.
- Peoples-Stokes emphasized collaboration with public officials and community leaders.
- The exchange highlights differing views on whether budget gaps require immediate deficit financing.
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