Administrator’s Office

Administrator’s Message Spring 2025
As spring unfolds across Saratoga County, there’s a growing sense of excitement and optimism in the air. Warmer weather brings with it a packed calendar of events, and leading the way is the highly anticipated Belmont Festival at Saratoga, running from June 4–8. For the second year in a row, we’re proud to host the final leg of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, welcoming tens of thousands of visitors to Saratoga Springs and communities throughout the County for this world-class event.

Kicking off the festivities, the Gin Blossoms will headline a free concert on Broadway on June 4. A full lineup of celebrations and activities will follow, making the Belmont at Saratoga a truly international celebration and a marquee moment for our region.

In addition to these exciting events, Saratoga County continues to receive recognition on the national stage. We were recently named the Healthiest County in New York State, and ranked among the healthiest in the entire country in a national survey. Adding to this achievement, our Department of Public Health—led by Commissioner Dr. Dan Kuhles—has made history as the first county in New York State in nearly 30 years to assume full responsibility for Environmental Health functions previously managed by the State Department of Health. This significant milestone is the result of years of thoughtful planning and execution, made possible with the strong backing of our Board of Supervisors. Congratulations to our outstanding Public Health Team!

Throughout it all, your County government remains committed to fiscal responsibility while continuing to invest in what matters most—our workforce, public safety, health initiatives, and vital services for seniors, youth, and underserved residents. Thanks to our disciplined approach, Saratoga County continues to lead with the lowest county sales tax and lowest property tax rate among all upstate New York counties.

Our smart, efficient use of your tax dollars is reflected in these numbers:

• Saratoga County’s projected 2025 Per Resident Spend Rate of $1,810 is 13.8% lower than the next closest county (Monroe at $2,061).
• Our rate is also 44.5% lower than the average across all 57 New York counties outside of New York City.

As always, we encourage you to reach out to any of our departments if we can be of assistance. Thank you for everything you do to help make Saratoga County a truly exceptional place to live, work, and visit.

County Budgets
Visit the County Budgets page to view current and past Adopted Budgets and County Administrator’s Budget Addresses.

County Initiatives
Learn about county initiatives, such as the F.A.V.O.R. Veterans Program and the Stop DWI Program, on our County Initiatives page.