NYCOM 2025 Legislative Priorities

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The development of our Legislative Program occurs each fall at NYCOM's Virtual Legislative Priorities Meeting when city and village members discuss and prioritize legislative issues for the ensuing legislative session. Following a discussion of specific policy issues, the members in attendance vote on the top priorities for the upcoming year.

2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

FINANCE
1. Maintain and Increase State Aid to Cities and Villages
2. Provide Dedicated Funding for Local Water and Sewer Infrastructure
3. Increase Highway Funding
4. Remove the Tax Cap’s Disincentives for Economic Growth

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1. Enhance Tools to Address Vacant, Distressed, and Abandoned Property
2. Create Financial Incentives to Revitalize Properties
3. Strengthen Tools for Downtown Revitalization
4. Limit the Application and Cost of the Prevailing Wage Mandate

ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Provide Lead Service Line Replacement Assistance
2. Provide Assistance for Electric Vehicle Fleets
3. Address Water Contamination and Source Water Protection

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Support Workforce Recruitment and Retention Initiatives
2. Establish General Ambulance Service as an Essential Service and Support State Funding for EMS Providers
3. Allow Public Safety Considerations in Bail Determinations