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By a slim 9-8 margin, the Westchester Board of Legislators approved a $1.8 billion budget for 2010 with a tax increase of 2.9%.

Exiting County Executive Andrew Spano had proposed a spending plan with a 4.9% tax hike but legislators scrutinized every department in an effort to reduce spending and lower the tax burden on residents.

The split vote was a result of some legislators maintaining more consolidation and reductions could have been accomplished. Others insisted reducing the budget any further would have jeopardized many vital programs and services.  more »