09/11/2026
📣 Lewis, Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties Come Together to Discuss SNAP Changes
Today, leaders from Lewis, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties came together to discuss upcoming changes to the SNAP program and what they could mean for our local communities.
Beginning in 2027, counties will be responsible for a larger share of the cost to administer SNAP. For Lewis County, that change alone is expected to cost an additional $307,450 in 2027. That is nearly half of the additional property tax revenue the County is allowed to raise under the tax cap.
Counties could also face additional costs based on SNAP payment error rates. By 2028, that could mean an additional $862,153 for Lewis County and approximately $4.5 million each for Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties.
These are significant costs that could put additional pressure on county budgets and local taxpayers.
Thank you to Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties for joining us today as we work together to bring attention to how these changes could impact communities across the North Country.
📺 Watch for coverage from today’s press conference on local media broadcasts this evening.
