Nassau County Legislature Adopts $4.2 Billion Budget

MINEOLA, NY — The Nassau County Legislature adopted the 2025 budget on Wednesday. The passed the budget, 12-6, led by the Republican majority. It gives the thumbs-up to County Executive Bruce Blakeman's $4.2 billion budget, Newsday said.

“I’m very pleased that the Republican majority unanimously passed our no tax increase budget over the objections of Democrats who wanted a tax increase to give them more money to squander away on wasteful spending," Blakeman said in a statement.

However, the County Legislature's Minority Leader, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D-Glen Cove) said for the third straight budget, Blakeman "has broken his promise to cut taxes and fees in Nassau County, further eroding trust in his leadership."

The budget, which keeps property taxes from increasing, still needs the approval of the county's financial oversight board, Newsday said,

More than $180 million is set aside for early intervention and preschool services in the 2025 budget, Newsday said.

"The residents of Nassau County deserve a budget that is more than a one-time fix and a temporary Band-Aid for a chronic problem. We demand a comprehensive and transparent financial strategy that secures long-term stability and genuinely delivers on the promises that have been made to taxpayers," DeRiggi-Whitton said.