Brooks Convenes Bi-Partisan Budget Workshop

February 4, 2006

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks convened a first-of-its-kind Bi-Partisan Budget Workshop on Saturday, February 4th. Brooks invited all Monroe County Legislators, both Republican and Democrats, to join her at this first-ever meeting.

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County Executive’s Business-of-the-Month: Nalge Nunc International

February 1, 2006

Nunc maintains their U.S. operations entirely within Monroe County in facilities in Penfield, Fairport and the City of Rochester.

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Brooks Launches Citizen Budget BLOG On Count Website

January 31, 2006

“Last week I launched my Citizen Budget Initiative, which enables the taxpayers and residents of Monroe County to provide direct input on budget savings,” said Brooks.

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Six Chosen As Bucks for the Baby “Spokeskids”

January 19, 2006

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks joined Seneca Park Zoo officials, and Gabe Dalmath, Chair of the Bucks for the Baby Committee, to announce the winners of the Bucks for the Baby “Spokeskid” auditions held last month at Medley Centre.

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Brooks Reports Year End Economic Development Numbers for 2005

January 19, 2006

According to Brooks, in 2005, County-sponsored programs approved incentives for 138 local economic development projects. These projects will create 4,073 new jobs (within five years of project completion), retain 13,637 jobs, and invest $515,180,000 in Monroe County.

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2006 State of the County Address

January 18, 2006

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks delivered her second State of the County Address Wednesday evening, January 18th, in the chambers of the Monroe County Legislature.

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Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks Announces Projects Approved By COMIDA

January 17, 2006

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) approved incentives for six local economic development projects.

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County Executive’s Business-of-the-Month: Calvary Automation Systems, Inc.

January 12, 2006

Each month, County Executive Maggie Brooks visits local businesses that are expanding their operations and creating new jobs in Monroe County.

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Brooks Announces Major Improvements To Law Enforcement Communications System

January 11, 2006

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County Legislature will consider a referral she has introduced calling for major improvements to the County’s law enforcement communications system

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Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks Announces Next Steps In Bucks For Baby Campaign

January 9, 2006

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) approved incentives for six local economic development projects.

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2006 County and Tax Bill Information

January 6, 2006

Over 80% of the 2006 County Budget goes toward State and Federal Mandates. Less than 20% can be used for General County Services (Non-Mandated, Local Control of Dollars).

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Christmas Tree Recycling Programs 2005-2006

December 27, 2005

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced that Christmas tree recycling programs are available across Monroe County at no charge to residents. Residents are encouraged to recycle their Christmas trees instead of disposing of them in local landfills.

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