Latimer, Otis to Hold Forum on Proposed State Budget in Mamaroneck

MAMARONECK, NY — Two Sound Shore lawmakers will hold a joint forum on the proposed 2017-18 state budget.

New York State Senator George Latimer, D-Rye, and Assemblyman Steve Otis, D-Rye, announced Tuesday the event, which is an opportunity for any person or organization that wishes to attend and share their thoughts on the proposed budget and New York’s funding priorities.

The Mamaroneck forum will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Mamaroneck Town Center, Courtroom 740, West Boston Post Road in Mamaroneck.

No reservations are necessary, and the public is invited to speak on a first-come basis. Remarks are limited to four minutes per person.

Written testimony can be provided at the hearing, or in advance to Senator Latimer or Assemblyman Otis by e-mail to latimer@nysenate.gov or OtisS@assembly.state.ny.us.

“The state budget affects every member of our community, and every member of the community should be heard as we deliberate and debate its enactment,” Latimer said.

Otis said, "These forums help us to advocate more effectively for the issues, needs and priorities of our residents in the state budget process."

Proposed last month by the Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the "Executive Budget” is the first step in adopting a spending plan for New York’s next fiscal year, which runs from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2018.

The governor’s proposal would provide $152 billion in funds to fund state programs and services. The largest areas included in the spending plan are education, public protection, and health care, including Medicaid.

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