Peekskill Passes 2023 Budget Under State Tax Cap

PEEKSKILL, NY — The city of Peekskill Common Council voted Nov. 14 to adopt its budget for 2023.

Mayor Vivian McKenzie said she was thrilled to have adopted the budget and thanked the city manager and comptroller and the department heads.

“The city is in great shape for the year ahead,” she said, “and we look forward to continuing to provide the best level of services for our community.”

The 2023 budget is within the state 2 percent tax cap and will have a tax increase of 0.52 percent or $1.50 per $1,000 assessed in value, according to city officials.

As part of the budget process for 2023, a five-year capital plan was reviewed and adopted by the Common Council, which lists projects considered as priorities in the coming year not funded until approve individually by the council.

The anticipated projects for 2023 include facilities improvements for the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, Neighborhood Center and the Youth Bureau, park facilities improvements at Depew Park, vehicle replacements and water and sewer projects.

The city also aims to increase employment by adding 18 positions in the following departments: Planning DPW, Building Maintenance, Police, Fire and Assessor. Officials said the addition of these positions will allow for the city to continue to provide quality services, address any quality of life issues and meet the community’s needs.

To view the 2023 budget, go here.