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Local LWV Issues The Local league continues to participate in the State study of consolidation of local government units and shared services. In addition to national and state priorities, we are studying: (There are no additional local studies at this time) We have adopted these local positions: 1. Support a countywide 911 emergency dispatch system in Broome County 2. Support the Broome County Council of Governments 3. Support a consolidated approach to water and wastewater planning in Broome County 4. Support reassessment at full value of all properties in Broome County in order to achieve more equitable distribution of taxes 5. Support full-scale separation and recycling in Broome and Tioga Counties 6. Support equitable apportionment of the Broome and Tioga County Legislatures 7. Support an elected executive for Broome County 8. The Broome County Legislature, the County Executive Branch including its agencies, and the State Board of Elections should provide operating expenses, adequate facilities, and administrative support as necessary to assure facilities for and operation of the Broome County Board of Elections 9. Support improved public transit in Broome and Tioga Counties 10. Support consolidation of local government services and local governments in Broome and Tioga Counties, provided that a valid feasibility study determines the level of services will remain the same or be improved and is cost effective. It is essential that all aspects of the process are well publicized and that citizen participation is encouraged |
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