Mangano budget plan: Experts say it's less risky

Originally published: September 23, 2012 5:50 PM
Updated: September 23, 2012 9:40 PM
By ROBERT BRODSKY robert.brodsky@newsday.com

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano looks over his proposed 2013 county budget in his office in Mineola. (Sept. 18, 2012)

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Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano's proposed 2013 budget relies on fewer risky revenue sources than his previous budget offerings, fiscal and political experts said.

But others raised concerns about a plan for a private investor to purchase $20 million in county debt as well as sales tax projections in the 2012 budget.

"The county executive has proposed a conservative, no-frills...

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