November 28 – Hudson Valley Public Hearing

• Peter Baynes, Executive Director, NYS Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials
• Jeffrey Haber, Executive Director, NYS Association of Towns
• David Little, Director of Government Relations, NYS School Boards Association

Testimony Submitted to the Commission

• Philip Amicone, Mayor, City of Yonkers
• Michael Hein, County Administrator, Ulster County
• Michele Zilgme, Receiver of Taxes, Town of Colonie; Empire State Collectors and Receivers of Taxes; NYS Association of Tax Receivers and Collectors
• William Mooney, President, Westchester County Association  
  • Supporting Document 1 - Tax Facts & Potential Areas for Reform
  • Supporting Document 2 - Property Tax Reform Commission Initial Report
• Linda Cooper, Village Manager, Village of Ossining
• Michael Murphy, Orange County Citizens Foundation
  • Supporting Document - 2007 Quality of Life Report for Orange County
• Thomas Frey, Executive Secretary, NYS Assessor's Association
• Josette J. Polzella, Assessor, Town of Ossining
• Mark Castiglione, Senior Planner, Hudson River Valley Greenway
• Brian Kenney, Assessor, Town of Orangetown, Town of Philipstown, and Village of Piermont
  • Supporting Document - Response to "County Assessing"
• Patrick J. Withers, County Legislator, Rockland County