The Yates County Legislature is gearing up for their annual budget workshop on October 29th and 30th. The workshop will focus on the proposed 2025 budget, which is expected to be available to the public in the coming days.
The upcoming budget meeting follows a recent session where the Legislature approved several key initiatives. These initiatives include:
- Enhanced Emergency Medical Response: A mutual aid agreement with local ambulance services was approved to improve emergency medical response in rural areas.
- Body-Worn Camera Maintenance: The District Attorney’s Office will enter into a contract to maintain access to body-worn camera footage.
- Mental Health Services: A contract with the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene was approved to support mental health services in the county.
- Early Intervention Services: Agreements with independent contractors were authorized to provide occupational, physical, and speech therapy for preschool-aged children.
- Jail Staffing: Two full-time temporary corrections officer positions were created to address staffing shortages at the county jail.
The Yates County Legislature encourages the public to attend the budget workshop or participate via Zoom to provide feedback and stay informed on the county’s financial plans for the upcoming year.
