Rockland towns may sue county over cost shifting
Photo credit: Rory Glaeseman | Town of Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence discusses financial matters. St. Lawrence mailed a letter signed by all the Ramapo supervisors to Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef, reguesting an immediate meeting over county chargebacks and cost shifts. (March 15, 2012)
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Rockland payrollRockland town officials -- frustrated with the county chargebacks and cost shifts that are breaking local budgets and forcing them to cut services and raise property taxes -- are now weighing a lawsuit against county government.
Clarkstown Supervisor Alexander Gromack said a suit should be ready in a few weeks. Town supervisors have hired attorney Edward J. Guardaro to represent them.
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