One key aspect of CRREO’s mission is to bring key regional concerns to the attention of citizens and policymakers to support their informed discussion of the public policy problems facing the Hudson Valley. Quality information will help us to work together to develop our own, local solutions and advance the need for changes at the state level.
» Discussion Brief #1:
Equity and the Property Tax Burden for Citizens in Ulster County *
This is the first of several discussion papers on the property tax and other issues that we believe will help citizens and policymakers make informed decisions.
Related articles:
- Times Herald-Record, 10/29/08: Report shows why Ulster County taxes are higher for residents of cities and villages
- Daily Freeman Editorial, 10/22/08: Inequities in Ulster County
- Ellenville Journal, 10/23/08: CRREO Reports: Ellenville Highest Taxes in Ulster County
- Mid-Hudson News Netwok, 10/16/08: Property tax inequities exist in Ulster County, according to new research center
- Daily Freeman, 10/16/08: Study sheds light on property tax inequity in Ulster County*
» Discussion Brief #2
A Collaborative, Regional Approach to Jailing in the Hudson Valley
This paper is a preliminary look at taking a regional approach to county jailing. It suggests that at a time when there is still significant pressure to expand upon and build new jails, there is already enough jail capacity in the eight Hudson Valley counties considered in the study to meet current and future regional needs.
Related Articles:
- Hudson Valley Business Journal, 6/1/2009: Study suggests the Hudson Valley has enough jail space
- readMedia Newswire, 4/29/09: NY Secretary of State Announces Grants to Reduce Costs and Improve Local Government Services
- Poughkeepsie Journal, 2/15/2009: Dutchess has every reason to join jail study
- The River Reporter, 1/15/09: Regional jail system eyed
- Times Herald Record, 12/31/2008: Regional jails could reduce counties' costs; Shared space holds promise
