Politics & Government

Yorktown Adopts $69 Million Budget For 2024

The 2024 budget is the third year in a row that the tax levy did not increase.

Yorktown's Town Board passed a budget for 2024.
Yorktown's Town Board passed a budget for 2024. (Google Maps)

YORKTOWN, NY — Homeowners in the town of Yorktown will not be seeing an increase in their tax levy for next year.

The Yorktown Town Board adopted a $69 million budget for 2024 Tuesday with no tax levy increase.

Supervisor Tom Diana called the spending plan “responsible” and mindful of taxpayers who are facing rising costs for food, energy and other essentials.

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“At the same time, this budget allows us to preserve the services our residents expect and to continue the improvements to our town’s roads, water mains and parks,” he said.

According to town officials, the adopted 2024 budget allows the town to pursue new improvement projects, including a culvert on Broad Street, a retaining wall stabilization project on Ridge Street and the paving of about 7 miles of local roads.

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The 2024 budget is the third year in a row that the tax levy did not increase, according to a spokesperson.

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