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Rising insurance, retirement costs are concerning to Cortland mayor

2 days ago in Community, Finance, Government, Local, Politics

Rising insurance, retirement costs are concerning to Cortland mayor

Cortland Mayor Scott Steve at City Hall Photo: Saga Communications/Joe Salzone


CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — Expenses are rising in Cortland. 

Mayor Scott Steve says putting together the 2026 budget is harder than previous years. 

Steve adds another increase is retirement packages. 

The mayor will present a budget draft to the Common Council later this month. 

FULL INTERVIEW: Cortland Mayor Scott Steve on Ithaca’s Morning News

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