Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has introduced a $4.2 billion spending plan for 2026, pledging to bolster public safety while holding the line on property taxes.
The proposal, announced this week, calls for funding additional police officers and other public safety initiatives. Blakeman emphasized that his plan would strengthen law enforcement without raising property taxes on county residents.
With Republicans controlling the county legislature, the budget is widely expected to pass. However, critics contend the proposal falls short of fiscal balance. Opponents argue that while the focus on public safety is welcome, the spending plan lacks sufficient attention to long-term budget stability.
The legislature is set to begin reviewing the proposal in the coming weeks, with a final vote anticipated before the year’s end.