IDAs- Clarence IDA has worst job growth

[gorja]

https://www.investigativepost.org/2025/04/17/522483/

According to this article Clarence's IDA exempted $295,214 in taxes to LOSE 231 jobs.

Other Erie County IDAs

Amherst IDA exempted $2,610, 421 in taxes to gain 3128 jobs at a cost of $834. per job.
Erie County IDA exempted $14,923,355 in taxes to gain 8059 jobs at a cost of $1,851 per job
Hamburg IDA exempted $1,711,785 in taxes to gain 698 jobs ata cost of $2,452 per job
Lancaster IDA exempted $1,296,337 in taxes to gain 260 jobs at a cost of $3,600 per job.

[mark blazejewski]

https://www.investigativepost.org/2025/04/17/522483/

According to this article Clarence's IDA exempted $295,214 in taxes to LOSE 231 jobs.

Other Erie County IDAs

Amherst IDA exempted $2,610, 421 in taxes to gain 3128 jobs at a cost of $834. per job.
Erie County IDA exempted $14,923,355 in taxes to gain 8059 jobs at a cost of $1,851 per job
Hamburg IDA exempted $1,711,785 in taxes to gain 698 jobs ata cost of $2,452 per job
Lancaster IDA exempted $1,296,337 in taxes to gain 260 jobs at a cost of $3,600 per job.

As I understand the article, that was for the year 2024, correct?

If I am correct, it is simple, but it says it. So much for the "new direction" of LIDA, but, shhhhhh, Mr. Steel may get upset at your post.

Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) in New York State offer tax breaks to businesses in exchange for the promise to retain or add jobs. The goal is to incentivize businesses to locate in their towns or counties. Toon often that basic premise, and the reason IDAS were established, has been abused. The current LIDA has refocused on ensuring IDA approval is based on merit and looking out for Lancaster taxpayer best interests – not that of businesses and special interests.

Reference: https://www.speakupwny.com/forums/sh...ight=lida+2023

How does that showing serve the best interests of the Lancaster taxpayer, so "Toon" may be the appropriate word, eh?

Now, let's tear asunder the town for $245,000 that went to an organization which helps kids and the disabled, seriously?

Don't forget to attack the messenger again, eh?