Orange County Spending on Services for Senior Citizens
Nearly half, 49%, of all Orange County residents believe funding for senior citizens’ services in their community is adequate while 36% think it is too low.
This finding is fairly consistent with public opinion in 2002. At that time, 52% of residents in Orange County felt spending for these services were on target, and 32% believed more resources should be allocated.
Orange County residents’ opinions on this issue are in line with the views held by the average Mid-Hudson Valley resident. Among residents of the region as a whole, 49% think too little is being spent, and 37% believe funding is on target.
