NEW CITY – The Rockland County Legislature Thursday night reelected Jay Hood Jr. as its chairman for the fifth time and he p-ledged to work collaboratively with his legislative colleagues and the county administration.
Hood pointed to accomplishments in 2025, including continued property tax relief, with no increase in county property taxes for 2026 following two percent reductions in both 2025 and 2024, and no increases in 2023 and 2022.
He also noted the legislature provided up to $2 million in emergency funding for local food pantries after federal SNAP funding ended on November 1, 2025.
He said the 2026 budget increased funding for nonprofits and government agencies serving children, veterans and seniors.
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