Anna defends retiree insurance switch as Cayuga budget leaves out potential SNAP benefit costs

Cayuga County Legislature Chair Jonathan Anna says his proposed 2027 budget excludes a potential $700,000 local cost tied to SNAP benefits, because he expects federal relief. He also defended switching retirees’ health insurance, saying the change is needed to control costs. The county’s proposed purchase of Health Central remains subject to environmental testing, while the budget decisions leave unresolved financial risks.