Jun 23, 2008 — Democratic State Senator Darrel Aubertine says lawmakers are talking about consolidation of local governments as a means of saving money. He's recommending schools and other public employers pool resources for equipment, insurance and prescription drugs. Aubertine says consolidation is now part of Albany's heated debate over capping property taxes. Speaking with Jonathan Brown, the Senator says he agrees with Governor Paterson's proposal to cap tax growth at four percent.