Faggione re-elected Majority Leader of Legislature
Goshen, NY - The Republican Caucus of the Orange County Legislature has unanimously selected Thomas Faggione majority leader for 2024.
Faggione has served in this capacity since 2022. Under Leader Faggione, the Legislature has maintained a sound fiscal approach to the county budget, reducing taxation by $4 million over the past two years.
Faggione’s legislative district includes the City of Port Jervis, Town of Deerpark, and Town of Mount Hope. For more info on Orange County Legislative leadership structure for 2024, click HERE>
Faggione earns seat on Statewide Governance Committee
January 27, 2020 - Albany, NY - John F. Marren, President of the New York State Associations of Counties, has appointed Orange County Legislator Thomas J. Faggione to the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and General Government at the 2020 NYSAC Legislative Conference. Details HERE>
Faggione Opposes Dangerous Bail Reform
December 10, 2019 - Cuddebackville, NY - Orange County Legislator Thomas Faggione is co-sponsoring a resolution imploring New York State to amend and delay the new bail and discovery reform laws. The resolution is on the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting of the Rules, Enactments, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the Orange County Legislature.
The new bail and discovery laws, which go into effect January 1, 2020, eliminate bail for many criminal charges, including crimes that result in the deaths of innocent people, including several subcategories of homicide and manslaughter.
Story HERE>
New York By Rail visits Port Jervis
November 14, 2019 - Port Jervis, NY - On a near perfect fall day, Orange County Legislator Tom Faggione and Orange County Tourism Director Amanda Dana welcomed Andrew Frey, reporter from New York By Trail to meet in Port Jervis.
New York by Trail is the official Amtrak® travel guide offering rail riders detailed source of information on places to visit and things to do in the northeast. The trio was joined by Orange County Tourism Coordinator Stephanie Kistner and Port Jervis Director of Parks and Recreation John Faggione. The crew met up with Outdoor Club of Port Jervis President Mike Ward for a hike and quite a view! Story HERE
Faggione Supports School Bus Safety Law
October 23, 2019 - Goshen, NY - At the October 23rd meeting of the Orange County Legislative Rules Commmitee, Thomas Faggione, Chairman of the committee, guided passage of a local law to install stop-arm cameras on Orange County school buses. The cameras will be used to catch drivers illegally passing stopped buses.
The vote was 7-1 in favor.
Details on this cam be found HERE
Faggione says NO to State License Plate Plan
September 13, 2019 - Cuddebackville, NY - Orange County Legislator Thomas Faggione is standing with fellow legislators against New York State’s plan to impose a mandatory replacement of vehicle license plates. Faggione is co-sponsoring a resolution with Legislator Joseph Minuta opposing Governor Cuomo's proposed regulations requiring new license plates and fees.
Legislator Faggione commented, “Once again the politicians in Albany continue to find ways to pry more money out of your pockets. Enough is enough.”
Details on this can be found HERE
Legislature to approve Five Year CSEA Contract
February 22, 2019 - Goshen, NY - The Orange County Legislature's Personnel and Compensation Committee has voted to approve the Civil Service Employees' Association (CSEA) new five-year contract. The contract will go to a final vote of the entire legislature at the March 7th session.
"This five-year contract is fair for the taxpayers as well as the county labor force." Legislator Tom Faggione said. “I support the contract and look forward to unanimous support of the entire legislature." Story HERE>
PJ Police Chief Worden named to Advisory Board
February 21, 2019 - Goshen, NY - The Orange County Legislature's Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee will meet today to re-confirm William Worden, Jennifer Gottstine, and Brendan Casey to the Orange County Police Advisory Board.
"Chief Worden is a valuable asset to the advisory board." Legislator Tom Faggione said. "His law enforcement background and knowledge are second to none. Chief Worden has the respect of his colleagues and departments across the region."
Faggione Secures $40,000 for Playground in Deerpark
February 6, 2019 - Goshen, NY - Orange County Legislator Thomas Faggione has secured $40,000 for playground equipment in the Town of Deerpark. The funding is the result of a litigation settlement with no impact to county or municipal taxation. The new outdoor equipment will be installed at Harriet Space Park in Huguenot. This project marks another step forward in the enhancements of the popular park.
“Harriet Space Park is the perfect example of what we can accomplish when the community and government collaborate,” Legislator Faggione said. “The county owns this property, the Town of Deerpark diligently maintains the grounds, and community groups and organizations have contributed countless hours into making this park a true Field of Dreams.”