Ron Matten

For Yonkers City Council President

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Why Ron?

Every budget season in Yonkers, we are inundated with stories of the fiscal cliff that municipal Yonkers faces. Every year our elected officials plead with Albany to give us our fair share. Albany gives Yonkers a fraction of what it deserves, and in the end, the taxpayer is on the hook.

Yonkers’ borrowing is out of control. Last year, Yonkers Public Schools could not afford new textbooks, so the COY bonded for $4.6 million. Moody’s bond rating service downgraded Yonkers’ general obligation bonds in 2019 and then again in January 2021. This city is creating a debt balloon. Even New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli criticized Yonkers for its practice of bonding tax certioraris. A tax certiorari is when a property owner challenges their property taxes. When Yonkers loses, the City borrows millions to pay back the property owners that were incorrectly taxed.

When I open my tax bill every year, I cannot understand the perpetual increases. The Council lacks a diversity of voices and it never seems that the taxpayer is heard. The Yonkers Council President has authority over the Inspector General equal to that of the Mayor. It is time for the Council President delve into Yonkers’ fiscal operations. The taxpayer deserves fiscal leadership. I am choosing to run, as I can contribute to the fiscal stability of Yonkers, while improving the quality of life.

Why Ron?

Every budget season in Yonkers, we are inundated with stories of the fiscal cliff that municipal Yonkers faces. Every year our elected officials plead with Albany to give us our fair share. Albany gives Yonkers a fraction of what it deserves, and in the end, the taxpayer is on the hook.

Yonkers’ borrowing is out of control. Last year, Yonkers Public Schools could not afford new textbooks, so the COY bonded for $4.6 million. Moody’s bond rating service downgraded Yonkers’ general obligation bonds in 2019 and then again in January 2021. This city is creating a debt balloon. Even New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli criticized Yonkers for its practice of bonding tax certioraris. A tax certiorari is when a property owner challenges their property taxes. When Yonkers loses, the City borrows millions to pay back the property owners that were incorrectly taxed.

When I open my tax bill every year, I cannot understand the perpetual increases. The Council lacks a diversity of voices and it never seems that the taxpayer is heard. The Yonkers Council President has authority over the Inspector General equal to that of the Mayor. It is time for the Council President delve into Yonkers’ fiscal operations. The taxpayer deserves fiscal leadership. I am choosing to run, as I can contribute to the fiscal stability of Yonkers, while improving the quality of life.

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Common Sense Leadership

Unity

I will represent everyone in Yonkers, regardless of politcal party. We need to find a way to come together and engage in peaceful political discourse. If elected, I am willing to reach my hand out first.
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Lower Taxes

Lower Taxes In 2021, the Yonkers City Council voted for the largest tax hike in New York State history. This SuperTax Plan is composed of six bills designed to confiscate $50 billion dollars from New York’s economy.
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Safety

Crime is rising in Yonkers. From shootings to gang assaults, we have seen an increase in violent crime in our urban and suburban neighborhoods. We need to ensure the safety of all residents in order to thrive as a city.
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Ron's Got Something To Say!

Ron Matten Calls on the Yonkers City Council to Investigate Quid Pro Quo Allegation involving Council President Khader’s Affairs.

Ron Matten Calls on the Yonkers City Council to Investigate Quid Pro Quo Allegation involving Council President Khader’s Affairs.

rmattenMay 15, 20210 Comments
Recent allegations have appeared in the Yonkers Tribune alleging Yonkers City Council President Mike Khader and attorney Jeff Buss are involved in a quid pro quo scheme. It is a fact that
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Yonkers Council Democrats Support the Largest Tax Hike in New York History.

Yonkers Council Democrats Support the Largest Tax Hike in New York History.

rmattenApril 2, 20212 Comments
By Ron Matten On Monday March 29th the Yonkers City Council Democrats, led by Council President Khader voted in support of the largest tax hike in New York State history.
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