Mayors of Massena and Gouverneur are praising details of the governor’s proposed budget.

Massena Mayor Tim Currier said he is pleased to see more money going to schools and the opiate crisis and ethics reform proposals.

There are three parts of the budget that caught my attention immediately. First is increased spending in education to expand the prekindergarten programs, community schools and afterschool programs. Education is the key to our future and these are solid investment in New York’s future,” Currier said in a prepared statement. “Secondly, the governor recognizes that many communities, especially many in the North Country are facing issues with opiate use and addiction. The governor continues his efforts to address the heroin epidemic with increase spending that addresses awareness & education, prevention and treatment. Finally, the governor is proposing comprehensive ethics reform. For government to be effective, citizens need to trust their elected officials and the institutions of government. New York’s government does not have the trust of its citizens. If this proposal is fully enacted, we will be well on our way to restoring trust and confidence in our state government.”

Gouverneur Mayor Ron McDougall said he supports the Middle Class Recovery Act tax cut proposal.

“Governor Cuomo’s 2017 budget proposals reaffirm his role as a steadfast advocate for the middle class. The Middle Class Recovery Act is a comprehensive program that will create jobs, bolster the economy and implement a tax cut that will save households hundreds of dollars each year that they can use to invest in their family’s future.”