“PILOTS: SIMPLY EXPLAINED” EDUCATIONAL VIDEO LAUNCHED BY ULSTER STRONG

Ulster Strong is pleased to announce the release its first educational video as part of its ongoing public service initiatives to engage and inform the public on complex economic development topics. “PILOTS: Simply Explained” is a short 3 minute video that clearly explains what a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) is, with examples on how it may be strategically used to assist in desired local economic development.

Recognizing that many in our community are either unfamiliar or misinformed about what PILOTs are, Ulster Strong’s new video seeks to shed needed light and clarity on this important tool.  PILOTs are used across the nation, New York and in Ulster County for important development purposes.  Often they are intended to grow jobs, encourage key industries and developments, add new tax revenue, and better align developments with local planning goals, needs and values.

According to Ulster Strong president Tony Marmo, “because there is so much misinformation about what PILOTs are, it is too-often a source of unnecessary controversy.  Ulster Strong hopes to dispel some of the myths surrounding PILOTS, and educate the public on this useful development tool” says Marmo.

The Ulster Strong "PILOTS: Simply Explained” video will be promoted locally on social media.  The video will also be shared with Ulster County and town planning officials, and with Ulster Strong members.  The video is also on the Ulster Strong website, along with additional resources regarding PILOTS and other economic development tools.  For more information and to view the video visit UlsterStrong.com.

Media Contact:
Meagan P. Bianco
Ulster Strong | Community Engagement Director
M: +1 845 216 8349
E: mbianco@ulsterstrong.com