Local leaders talk biggest issues facing county governments – Spectrum News

Local leaders talk biggest issues facing county governments  Spectrum News

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin join In Focus. This weekend on In Focus, In Focus is on location from the New York State Association of Counties' fall seminar in Syracuse. Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin discusses the growing financial pressures facing local governments, including unfunded state and federal mandates and changes to SNAP administration that could cost counties millions of dollars. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger also discusses the growing affordability challenges facing residents, from rising housing costs and property taxes to the financial pressures on working families.

Finally, Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin discusses the importance of community engagement, equitable investment and ensuring underserved neighborhoods have a voice in local government decisions. You can watch the full interviews above. And be sure to tune in for a look inside the biggest issues impacting upstate New York on In Focus with JoDee Kenney — every Sunday on Spectrum News 1.