Politics on the Hudson

Local officials all across Westchester County have weighed in on their frustration with Gov. David Paterson’s proposed budget, including Larchmont’s mayor Liz Feld.

Here’s what Feld had to say about the budget, speaking on behalf of the group New Yorkers for Growth:

“Please tell us this is an April Fool’s Joke. The proposed state budget is breathtakingly irresponsible. It will cost New Yorkers thousands of jobs and guarantee tough days ahead.

Wall-Street tax revenues are shrinking precipitously—perhaps permanently—and small businesses are closing around the state. Adding more taxes to the mix could be catastrophic to long-term job development here.

This budget is beyond irresponsible. It should serve as a rallying cry to every New Yorker who has had enough. We hope this budget is a bottom for New York State, but fear it is not. The Legislature and Governor could not have done a worse job.”