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Economic Factors and Next Year’s Budgets and Rates The unemployment rate, not seasonally adjusted, for Erie County during December 2024 was 3.9 percent, as compared to New York State’s unemployment rate of 4.7 percent. These factors are considered in preparing the Town’s budget. The Town considered current year operational expenses and estimated increases based on economic factors when establishing the fiscal year 2025 budget. The General Fund tax rate is $0.24 per thousand of assessed value for the 2025 budget year. The Town’s 2025 budget includes the appropriation of $509,330 of unassigned fund balance in the General Fund. Requests for Information This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the Town’s finances for all those with interest in the Town’s finances. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to the Supervisor’s Office, Town of Boston, 8500 Boston State Road, Boston, New York 14025. -9-