These concerns are much more than an "issue" to me: as a former local elected official, I know firsthand the fiscal devastation caused by Albany's "pass-the-buck" mentality.
#Staff growth to decelerate significantly mandates drivers#
These budget-busting cost drivers are bankrupting localities, school districts and taxpayers - and threatening New York's long-term financial future. During my meetings, I have consistently heard the same powerful message: we need REAL RELIEF from Albany's unfunded mandates, fiscal irresponsibility and mandated programs like Medicaid, along with rising health care, payroll and pension obligations. Over the past year, I have been meeting with countless local elected officials, school board members and taxpayers, listening to their concerns about what state government could do to stop hurting and start helping. The subject of this week's column is the issue of unfunded mandates - and my groundbreaking legislation that would give local governments, school districts and taxpayers real relief from Albany's cost drivers. Only two legislative days remain in the 2011 Session as this column is being composed, so next week's edition will contain a detailed wrap-up highlighting the accomplishments from this year's session, while listing any unfinished business needing completion. Legislative column from Assembly Minority Leader Brian M.
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