Another year of good news for Oneida County taxpayers: For the sixth year in a row, property taxes will not go up. With that being said, there will be some holes tax payers will be asked to fill in the $419.6 million budget.

"You know the state hits me with charges before, during, and after [the budget], it's one of those things you're always dealing with," said Anthony Picente, the Oneida County executive.

While there was no increase to property taxes in Oneida County, Picente says depending on what town you live in you may see an increase in your final bill. The biggest reason for this is due to the state mandates coming from numerous different avenues.

"As I mentioned, MVCC costs, election charge backs, and occasionally some uncollected at times, which actually have an effect on the actual warrant that goes out," he said.

The county executive made it a point to mention several cuts were made across the county, some vital such as plowing roads and public safety.

"Our discretionary spending went down,” said Picente. “We didn't spend more money, but the budget went up, because we had more demands placed on us by the state."

The budget also includes improvements at Griffiss Airport, programs to end homelessness, and a push to increase job opportunities for young people.

This year's budget went up by approximately $12 million from 2018.