Legislative News and Notes from Orange County Legislator Tom Faggione

Orange County Legislature Office of Thomas J. Faggione Chairman - Rules, Enactments, and Intergovernmental Relations Member - Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee Member - Personnel and Compensation Committee Phone: 845-551-5784  -  email: tfaggione@orangecountygov.com Legislative Committee to vote on CSEA Contract February 22, 2019 - Goshen, NY  -  The Orange County Legislature's Personnel and Compensation Committee will meet today and vote on the Civil Service Employees' Association (CSEA) new five-year contract.  Upon approval of this committee, the contract will go to a final vote of the entire legislature at the March 7th session. "This five-year contract is fair for the taxpayers as well as the county labor force." Legislator Tom Faggione said.  "County Executive Steve Neuhaus and his team, led by Human Resources Commissioner Steve Gross, worked with union leadership in good faith to craft this deal.  I support ...

Orange County Legislature Office of Thomas J. Faggione Chairman - Rules, Enactments, and Intergovernmental Relations Member - Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee Member - Personnel and Compensation Committee Phone: 845-551-5784  -  email: tfaggione@orangecountygov.com Port Jervis Police Chief Worden to be re-appointed to Orange County Police Advisory Board February 21, 2019 - Goshen, NY  -  The Orange County Legislature's Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee will meet today to re-confirm William Worden, Jennifer Gottstine, and Brendan Casey to the Orange County Police Advisory Board. "Chief Worden is a valuable asset to the advisory board." Legislator Tom Faggione said.  "His law enforcement background and knowledge are second to none.  Chief Worden has the respect of his colleagues and departments across the region." Worden is the Chief of the City of Port Jervis Police Department.  Gottstine is Capt...

Orange County Legislature Office of Thomas J. Faggione Chairman - Rules, Enactments, and Intergovernmental Relations Member - Public Safety Committee Member - Personnel and Compensation Committee Phone: 845-551-5784  -  email: tfaggione@orangecountygov.com Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan - Rescheduled February 20, 2019 - Goshen, NY - The Orange County Legislature will hold two Public Hearings regarding updates to the Orange County Comprehensive Plan. The first of these public hearings has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 20th, 5:00 PM in Legislative Chambers, Orange County Government Center, 255 Main Street, Goshen, NY - 2nd Floor. The focus of this public hearing is the Comprehensive Plan Core Document Update and new additional Chapter 6: Transportation. The second of these public hearings will be Wednesday, February 27th, 3:00 PM, at the Newburgh Campus of SUNY Orange.  The focus of this public hearing is the Comprehensive Plan Core Do...

Orange County Legislature Office of Thomas J. Faggione 255 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924  Chairman - Rules Enactments Intergovernmental Relations Member - Public Safety Committee Member - Personnel and Compensation Committee Ph: 845-551-5784  -  email: tfaggione@orangecountygov.com February 20, 2019 - Goshen, NY - The February meeting of the Orange County Legislature's Rules Committee is Wednesday, February 20th, 3:30 PM, at the Orange County Government Center Legislative Committee Room, 3rd Floor.  This meeting is open to the public. Agenda topics are as follows: I. - Harry Porr - Acting County Executive - Appointments to Board of Ethics and Orange County Planning Board II. - Commissioner David Church - Commissioner of Planning     a. Accept and appropriate funding from the New York State Climate Resiliency Grant.     b. Accept and appropriate funding from the Federal Highway Administration as well as the Federal Tr...

Orange County Legislature Office of Thomas J. Faggione Chairman - Rules, Enactments, and Intergovernmental Relations Member - Public Safety Committee Member - Personnel and Compensation Committee Phone: 845-551-5784  -  email: tfaggione@orangecountygov.com Official News Release February 6, 2019 - Goshen, NY - Orange County Legislator Thomas Faggione has secured $40,000 for playground equipment in the Town of Deerpark.    The funding is the result of a litigation settlement with no impact to county or municipal taxation.  The new outdoor equipment will be installed at Harriet Space Park in Huguenot.  This project marks another step forward in the enhancements of the popular park. “Harriet Space Park is the perfect example of what we can accomplish when the community and government collaborate,” Legislator Faggione said.  “The county owns this property, the Town of Deerpark diligently maintains the grounds, and community groups...