County Executive Announcements & Press Releases

1/9/20 – Rensselaer County is Strong, Growing and Ready for the Future, Says County Executive Steve McLaughlin in State of the County Address to Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Rensselaer County is Strong, Growing and Ready for the Future, Says County Executive Steve McLaughlin in State of the County Address to Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin gave a positive and energetic State of the County address to the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, noting recent […]

January 9, 2020

1/8/20 – State of State Does Not Address Priorities or Problems Facing New York, Says McLaughlin

State of State Does Not Address Priorities or Problems Facing New York, Says McLaughlin Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin offered the following reaction to the State of the State address by Governor Cuomo today, saying he was disappointed the state presentation did not include any discussion of repairing bail reforms or fixing the state’s $6.3 […]

January 9, 2020

12/20/19 – RENSSELAER COUNTY WELFARE FRAUD WARRANT SWEEP RESULTS IN ARRESTS OF 13

An investigation by Rensselaer County Department of Social Services and other police agencies has resulted in the arrests of 13 individuals for welfare fraud, with an additional person still being sought on fraud charges, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced. The Rensselaer County Department of Social Services Special Investigations Unit, in cooperation with the Rensselaer County […]

January 6, 2020

12/17/19 – County Route 4, Van Hoesen Road, Bridge to be Closed to All Traffic Effective Wednesday, December 18

County Route 4, Van Hoesen Road, Bridge to be Closed to All Traffic Effective Wednesday, December 18 Effective Wednesday, Dec. 18, the County Route 4, Van Hoesen Road, bridge will be closed to all traffic. The determination to close the bridge to traffic, which is slated for replacement in 2020, came after an inspection by […]

January 6, 2020

12/16/19 – Motion to Reargue Ruling on Green Light Law Filed Today, McLaughlin and Merola Announce

Rensselaer County is continuing efforts to ensure driver’s licenses are issued properly, today filing a motion to reargue a federal ruling made last week on the county’s objection to the state’s Green Light Law. The motion to reargue was filed at approximately midday, following a ruling on Friday in U.S. District Court. The ruling Friday […]

January 6, 2020

12/13/19 – Statement from Rensselaer County Clerk Frank Merola and County Executive Steve McLaughlin on Green Light Law Ruling

County Clerk Frank Merola: “I am disappointed, and hopefully, this is only a setback. We will continue to fight to be heard. “This is a matter of conscience for me, and something I do not take lightly. I say this as a citizen whose wife is an immigrant and naturalized citizen of this country. “I […]

January 6, 2020

12/2/19 – Rensselaer County 2020 Budget Approved Unanimously, with Budget by County Executive Steve McLaughlin Including Second Consecutive Tax rate Reduction, Expansion of Services Including Road Paving, and Protection of Strong County Fiscal Position to Encourage New Growth and Investment

The Rensselaer County budget for 2020 was unanimously adopted Monday evening during a meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature, with the spending plan the second consecutive county budget to include a slight property tax decrease, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced. The budget received strong bi-partisan support, also marking the second consecutive county budget to earn […]

January 6, 2020

11/27/19 – Rensselaer County Sees Record Return on Revenues from Mortgage Filings During Second Period in 2019, McLaughlin Announces

Rensselaer County saw a record return on revenues from the filing of mortgages in the county during the most recent collection period, County Executive Steve McLaughlin announced. The strong performance for the filing of the mortgages is a sign the county is seen as an excellent place for investment and job creation, said McLaughlin. The […]

January 6, 2020

11/26/19 – Three Forums on State Criminal Justice Reforms to be Held in Rensselaer County in December, McLaughlin, Donnelly, Russo and Stammel Announce

A series of forums to inform residents of upcoming criminal justice reforms approved by New York State will be held during December and include top Rensselaer County elected officials and law enforcement. The forums will include County Executive Steve McLaughlin, District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and Sheriff Pat Russo, along with members of the County […]

November 26, 2019

10/18/19 – RENSSELAER COUNTY BUDGET PLAN FOR 2020 INCLUDES SLIGHT TAX DECREASE, MAINTAINS SERVICES AND ENCOURAGES FURTHER GROWTH AND INVESTMENT, SAYS COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN

Reflecting optimism and effective management of county finances, County Executive Steve McLaughlin presented the 2020 budget proposal to members of the County Legislature on Friday. The proposed 2020 budget totals $353 million and includes a slight decrease in the average county property tax rate, the second consecutive county budget to carry a modest tax rate […]

November 18, 2019

1/9/20 – Rensselaer County is Strong, Growing and Ready for the Future, Says County Executive Steve McLaughlin in State of the County Address to Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce

1/8/20 – State of State Does Not Address Priorities or Problems Facing New York, Says McLaughlin

12/20/19 – RENSSELAER COUNTY WELFARE FRAUD WARRANT SWEEP RESULTS IN ARRESTS OF 13

12/17/19 – County Route 4, Van Hoesen Road, Bridge to be Closed to All Traffic Effective Wednesday, December 18

12/16/19 – Motion to Reargue Ruling on Green Light Law Filed Today, McLaughlin and Merola Announce

12/13/19 – Statement from Rensselaer County Clerk Frank Merola and County Executive Steve McLaughlin on Green Light Law Ruling

12/2/19 – Rensselaer County 2020 Budget Approved Unanimously, with Budget by County Executive Steve McLaughlin Including Second Consecutive Tax rate Reduction, Expansion of Services Including Road Paving, and Protection of Strong County Fiscal Position to Encourage New Growth and Investment

11/27/19 – Rensselaer County Sees Record Return on Revenues from Mortgage Filings During Second Period in 2019, McLaughlin Announces

11/26/19 – Three Forums on State Criminal Justice Reforms to be Held in Rensselaer County in December, McLaughlin, Donnelly, Russo and Stammel Announce

10/18/19 – RENSSELAER COUNTY BUDGET PLAN FOR 2020 INCLUDES SLIGHT TAX DECREASE, MAINTAINS SERVICES AND ENCOURAGES FURTHER GROWTH AND INVESTMENT, SAYS COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN

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