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Citizens Vote Not to Consolidate the Town and Village of Pawling, NY

Local Government Efficiency, News /

Citizens from both the Town and Village of Pawling voted decisively not to consolidate the municipalities in referendums held on November 30, 2020. As required by law, both the Village and Town of Pawling passed resolutions calling for the referendums on a potential consolidation of the two municipalities in response to petitions filed by the electorate of […]

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Effective Government Efficiency Initiatives Begin with Careful Study

Local Government Efficiency, News /

When citizens organize to petition for a town/village consolidation or other government efficiency initiatives, the aim tends to be lowering taxes by eliminating redundant layers of government. While that’s a worthy goal, and often effective, reorganizations don’t always result in meaningful tax cuts for residents, and can potentially have unintended negative consequences. Because the specifics

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Laberge Group retained by Town and Village of Rhinebeck to study Potential Court Consolidation and Shared Services

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Laberge Group was retained by the Town and Village of Rhinebeck, New York to study the feasibility of Court Consolidation and Shared Services opportunities. Laberge Group’s Local Government Operations & Efficiency team will assess the municipalities’ current judicial courts and analyze the efficiencies that may be realized by potential consolidation. The study will also examine

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Brookhaven United – Lessons from the $19.7 million Award Winning MCEC

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At a time when communities throughout New York State are searching for solutions to increase efficiency, bolster productivity, and deliver savings to their taxpayers, Laberge Group and the Town of Brookhaven delivered a presentation detailing lessons gleaned from the $19.7 million award winning entry to the Municipal Consolidation and Efficiency Competition (MCEC). This sole MCEC grant

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Looking forward to seeing you at the AOT Annual Meeting!

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Laberge Group will present 3 sessions at the 2019 AOT Annual Meeting to help communities like yours navigate your most pressing issues: Brookhaven United – Lessons and Takeaways from the $19.7 million Award Winning Municipal Consolidation and Efficiency Competition Monday, Feb 18 | 10:30 ‐ 11:20 a.m. Booth/Edison Room, 5th floor of the Times Square Marriott

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Police Department Consolidation Feasibility Study, West and East Goshen, & Westtown, Pennsylvania

Local Government Efficiency, Planning & Community Development, Projects /

Laberge Group was retained by West Goshen, East Goshen, and Westtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania to develop a Police Department Consolidation Feasibility Study. The study will aid the municipalities in determining the: Common interests of the town and village and how they can together provide essential public safety and law enforcement services while maintaining quality of

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