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Council holds public hearing on repeal of 2.25% early-tax-payment discount; hearing kept open
Summary
The council opened a public hearing Oct. 21 on a proposed local law to repeal section 4.1.4 of the city charter, which grants a 2.25 percent discount for early property‑tax payments. Residents urged retaining the discount as an incentive to pay early; the council left the hearing open for additional comment.
The City Council held a public hearing Oct. 21 on a proposed local law that would repeal section 4.1.4 of the city charter, the provision that currently gives taxpayers a 2.25 percent discount for paying property taxes early.
Several residents spoke against removing the discount, arguing it provides an incentive for on‑time payment and that the city benefits from receiving taxpayer funds earlier (and thus earning interest on those funds). Patty Clark, a long‑time resident, said she pays her taxes in March specifically to claim the discount and described it as an…
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