Rob Ortt, New York State Senator representing the 62nd District, addressed several issues in a series of tweets on January 22, 2026, including criticism of the governor’s budget proposal, updates for Niagara County residents, and engagement with local business leaders.
In a tweet posted at 18:46 UTC, Ortt challenged the state’s fiscal approach: “The governor claims this is a ‘disciplined budget’ – but that couldn’t be further from the truth. She has taken no measures to reduce taxes, increase safety, or make doing business easier in New York State. This budget continues her trend of increasing spending and making our https://t.co/9rGcd5ZClh” (January 22, 2026).
Later that evening at 21:00 UTC, Ortt issued a public notice for residents of Niagara County: “A heads up for Niagara County residents: National Grid is set to start installing smart meters this month. https://t.co/5jXD03KV14” (January 22, 2026). National Grid’s installation of smart meters is part of an ongoing modernization effort across multiple regions to enhance energy management and improve service reliability.
At 23:59 UTC on the same day, Ortt expressed appreciation for local business advocacy efforts: “Thank you to the Niagara USA Chamber for inviting me and fellow legislators to their advocacy agenda roll out this evening. It’s always a pleasure to hear from WNY businesses on how we can fight for them in Albany. https://t.co/7uF4khXM7M” (January 22, 2026). The Niagara USA Chamber frequently hosts events bringing together elected officials and business leaders to discuss regional economic priorities and legislative strategies.
Ortt’s remarks reflect ongoing debates over fiscal policy in New York State as well as efforts by local officials to engage with both constituents and utility providers on key developments affecting Western New York communities.
