VETO MESSAGE - No. 192
TO THE ASSEMBLY:
I am returning herewith, without my approval, the following bills:
Assembly Bill Number 1273, entitled:
"AN ACT creating the Starr public library district in the town of
Rhinebeck, New York; and to amend chapter 672 of the laws of 1993
amending the public authorities law relating to the construction
and financing of facilities for certain public libraries, in
relation to including the Starr public library district within the
provisions of such chapter and providing for financing through the
dormitory authority"
Assembly Bill Number 7735-A, entitled:
"AN ACT creating the Seymour public library district in the towns of
Sweden and Clarkson, New York including the Village of Brockport;
and to amend chapter 672 of the laws of 1993 amending the public
authorities law relating to the construction and financing of
facilities for certain public libraries, in relation to including
the Seymour public library district within the provisions of such
chapter and providing for financing through the dormitory authori-
ty"
NOT APPROVED
These bills would authorize the creation of the Starr public library
district and the Seymour public library district.
While I appreciate the Legislature's desire to assist in the mainte-
nance and growth of public libraries, I remain concerned that these
bills would establish yet another level of local government. At a time
when taxpayers continue to be overwhelmed with property taxes, these
bills have the potential to add to this onerous burden and add further
to the plethora of levels of local government.
For these reasons, I disapprove these bills.
These bills are disapproved. (signed) ANDREW M. CUOMO