Town Of Hempstead Approves 2022 Budget That Slashes Taxes

HEMPSTEAD, NY — The Hempstead Town Board unanimously adopted the 2022 Town of Hempstead budget.

Supervisor Don Clavin's tax-cut budget preserves all town programs and services, the Town of Hempstead said.

The budget also features enhancement for town parks and infrastructure.

"A year after working with a bipartisan town board to freeze town taxes in 2021, I am proud to present a town budget for 2022 that slashes taxes, while preserving programs and services for residents during a time where they need it the most,” Clavin said in a statement. "In the midst of a global pandemic, we’re providing tax relief, delivering top-notch services and enhancing the quality of life for residents of America’s largest township."

The supervisor’s budget slashes 9.22 percent, from the town’s general fund. This reduces the total town tax levy – the amount borne by property taxes – from $253.1 million in 2021 to $250.6 million in 2022, the town said.

Non-property tax revenues include $30 million in mortgage recording revenues, and $44.6 million in sales tax revenues.

The town's taxes make up just a fraction (less than 1 percent) of residents' property taxes.

Clavin has also worked with the Hempstead Town Board to invest millions of dollars in capital projects, including $10 million for parks improvements and nearly $75 million for roads.

Some of the townwide projects include the repurposing of the Sands facility in Lido Beach into a year-round activity center for senior citizens, enhancements to the town’s Merrick and Lido Golf Courses and a playground upgrade for Camp ANCHOR, which serves children and adults with special needs.

"I am committed to making our municipal government work more leanly without compromising the high quality of services Town of Hempstead residents have come to expect from America’s largest township," Clavin said. "As we all contend with the
COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Hempstead is here to provide tax relief, essential services, enriching programs, recreation and athletic options and enhanced facilities
and infrastructure."