Even with the impact of a dramatic increase in state pension costs passed down from the State Comptroller, the Manlius Town Board's long-term financial planning has led to a lower tax rate for Town residents.

Town Government May Not Be Very Exciting, But Responsible Leadership Has Saved You Money.

•  The Town tax rate is lower than it was in 2002.

•  The Town tax rate decreased by 7% for 2008.

•  Town tax is the lowest tax you pay.

•  Manlius is the only local municipality that regularly tries to cut the tax rate to offset property tax assessment increases.

•  Manlius provides excellent services to all residents, including one of the best local Police forces, great roads and excellent recreational programs for children and senior citizens.

•  In 2005 Manlius created a Trash District that saves residents almost $1 million dollars per year...an agreement that was just extended for another two years...and nothing stinks about that!

•  Your Republican Town Councilors are always looking for ways to make government more efficient, such as the Citizen Task Force on Consolidation and Inter-municipal Cooperation.

Other Recent Accomplishments to better our Town

• Created MOSAIC, a collaboration between the Town Board and the Manlius Greenspace Coalition to address issues concerning preservation of land

• Received a “Quality Communities Grant” to inventory open space in the Town

• Hired a Professional Planner to be the Director of Planning and Development

• Transformed the Zoning Office into the Office of Planning and Development to emphasize the planning role of the Town of Manlius

• Passed local laws: 1) to encourage more green space through cluster development, 2) to restrict construction of homes to buildable lots, 3) to ensure that further land development considers flooding impact on neighboring properties; and, 4) to require planning and zoning board members to have more training in land development and use laws

• Passed a local law updating the Building and Fire Code and instituting safer building requirements

• The Town of Manlius Tree Commission has received the “Tree City USA” designation every year since 2001 for its efforts to plant trees and educate youth

 • The Town has received an award from National Grid for tree planting each year

• The Town of Manlius Police is the only town police force in the state that is accredited by both the state and national sanctioning organizations

• Honored the service and dedication of Town employees that serve as volunteer emergency medical service providers by passing a local law to allow them to take leave on town time to answer emergency calls

• Town of Manlius Police Traffic Analysis Report received a Gold Star award from the American Automobile Association and reduced accidents by 25%

• Town of Manlius Police Critical Response Committee has been formed to prepare emergency services for potential disasters

• Traffic control improvements include stop signs at Homewood, Route 5 improvements, new traffic lights and street lights at Duguid Road and Route 5, major Troop K Road intersection improvements and drainage improvements in Falcon View Improving Land Development

• Passed a local law to increase tax exemption for Town residents with disabilities

• Improved Senior Outreach Services through coordination with Onondaga County

• Promoted affordable senior living with the Bickford Senior Cottage special permit

• Automated External Defibulator (AED) grant and placement at Town Hall

• Extended successful Trash District Contract at a locked in rate for an additional two years, thus extending an annual $1 million in savings to Town residents

• Passed a local law restricting unfair tax breaks for certain condo associations

• Thompson Sewer purchase by Town eliminated the necessity of a 400% increase in sewer fees for certain residents

• Encouraged competition by introducing Verizon to offer cable TV in Manlius

• Made town hall handicapped accessible

• Introduced state-of-the-art Town Web site to make it more user friendly, interactive and informative

• Conductex drainage studies for Whetstone Road, Bluffview and Falcon View

• Passed a local law limiting self storage units to Industrial Zones

• Tax rate is lower than in 2002, spending is stable and the tax rate is decreasing by 7% in 2008; The Town tax portion remains the lowest property tax you pay

• Returned all of the County Sales tax to taxpayers in the form of a tax break

• Mutual Aid Agreement and training vehicle sharing with the DeWitt Police

• Shared services agreement with DeWitt on dog control and enforcement

• County -Town sharing of snow plowing of County roads within the Town

Your Manlius Republican Team -- Protecting Our Quality of Life!
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