With this year’s legislative session underway, state budget negotiations aren’t far behind. The budget determines how New York invests taxpayer dollars back into our communities – from strengthening small businesses and local farms to funding our public libraries and more.

As your assemblyman, it’s been one of my top priorities to have honest conversations with Central New Yorkers about the things they want from our state government. My yearly state budget town halls are part of that ongoing effort to hear from folks in our neighborhoods so I can fight for the issues that matter to you. This February, I’m inviting you to come out, learn more about the process and weigh in on what’s important. I’ll look forward to answering your questions and hearing your ideas.

Last year’s state budget increased state aid for local schools by more than $8.5 million. The budget also included nearly $250 million to combat the devastating opioid epidemic.

If you’d like to join me in discussing the state budget, please come to one of my town hall meetings:

Minoa Village Hall
Boardroom
240 N. Main St.
Wednesday, Feb. 6
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Tully Free Library
Padget Community Room
12 State St.
Thursday, Feb. 7
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Cicero NOPL
Community Room
8686 Knowledge Lane
Wednesday, Feb. 13
6:30 - 8 p.m.

Liverpool Central School District Office
195 Blackberry Road
Thursday, Feb. 28
6:30 - 8 p.m.

If you can’t make it out to any of our upcoming meetings or have questions about them or another community issue, my door is always open. Feel free to reach out to me at StirpeA@nyassembly.gov or by calling 315-452-1115.