North Hempstead Projects 2012 Levy Under Two Percent Tax Cap

The proposed  2012 budget will include a 1.99 percent increase in tax levy, according to spokesman Collin Nash.

This tentative budget includes a $107.2 million, or 4.42 percent, increase in spending. There could also be an increase in general fund spending from $58.2 million to $60.9 million, which is a 4.74 percent increase.

The budget for areas outside of villages could go from $37.2 million to $38.6 million, which is a 3.74 percent increase. 

The Town board will vote Oct. 18 to set a public hearing date for the proposed budget, Nash said.