sensible FINANCES
Poor planning and reckless borrowing led to a surprise tax hike that hurt all of us. To get us out of this mess, we're going to rebuild our general fund, share costs with neighboring villages, aggressively pursue grants, and preserve the long-term financial health of our Village.
responsible financial decisions
Sleepy Hollow residents deserve budgets that are smart, sustainable, and fair - always, and particularly in an uncertain economy.
We will:
Protect reliable services while keeping taxes predictable and affordable for working families, small businesses, and seniors. That means no reckless borrowing, no short-term fixes that create long-term problems, and no surprise tax hikes caused by poor planning.
We’ll close funding gaps by casting a wider net to pursue public grants and private philanthropic sources to fund infrastructure, parks, and sustainability projects without burdening taxpayers.
And throughout, we will communicate openly about financial challenges and opportunities, so residents better understand the “why” behind every decision.
Restore Fiscal Stability to Sleepy Hollow
Unite Sleepy Hollow mismanaged our Village finances when they were in charge. The Sleepy Hollow Democratic slate will protect our residents from unnecessary debt and new tax hikes. Read our plan to restore financial stability to Sleepy Hollow.
share costs with other villages
We’ll explore every way possible for Sleepy Hollow to collaborate with neighbors, like Briarcliff Manor and Tarrytown, to reduce ongoing expenses and capital needs.
We will:
Advance early conversations about sharing DPW facilities with Tarrytown to potentially reduce both Village’s costs of replacing existing facilities - both facilities need replacement now.
We will negotiate with Briarcliff Manor and other sister Villages to share drinking water pumphouse facilities to cut costs.
We can share waste disposal transportation costs by combining our trips to Peekskill with our neighbors.
And we can work together to cut down on our waste by implementing joint composting programs with the other Rivertowns.
Let’s work together to find ways to reduce ever-increasing costs and serve our residents in the best way possible.