SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady County Legislature unanimously approved the 2026 operating budget. The total budget is $460,735,115 and has a 0 percent increase in the county’s property tax levy.

They also passed the $148 million 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Project. It includes over $27 million for capital projects in 2026, including more than $11.2 million for SUNY Schenectady, $5.5 million to fund road improvements, and $5.7 million for the General Aviation North Apron Reconstruction Project.

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