ALBANY — Albany County Executive Mike Breslin today released a proposed $580 million budget for 2009 that would increase taxes by 4 percent.

For a taxpayer with a home valued at $150,000, this represents an increase of $13 to $26 a year, depending on the municipality.

Citing economic stresses that will bring additional residents to the doors of county government, Breslin said he anticipates increasing demand for public assistance. As a result, the budget adds $2.5 million for human services.

"The current financial crisis will affect New York more than any other state," Breslin said in a statement. "There is no doubt that the next state budget will include significant additional reductions. And the impact on Albany County residents and Albany County government is unavoidable."

Family assistance funding will be increased by $1.6 million, and an additional $742,000 has been budgeted for emergency assistance.

The budget increases spending by 2.2 percent over the current plan and also includes increases for Medicaid, health care and energy costs, as well as employee cost of living adjustments.