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Mayor McCormick defends long‑term tax‑exemption pilots after public criticism; council adopts related ordinances by consent
Summary
Council took up two long‑term tax‑exemption ordinances by consent. Councilwoman McAuliffe abstained; a resident criticized the abatements and asked for funds be used for tax relief. Mayor McCormick gave detailed revenue figures and said pilot revenues fund school debt service and community services.
The Woodbridge Town Council took by consent two ordinances on second and third reading related to long‑term tax exemption (pilot) agreements for downtown Main Street and properties at Woodbridge Center.
Councilwoman McAuliffe announced an abstention on letter e, citing a possible conflict because she said she is a “business owner on Main Street” and did not want to be involved. The public hearing on both ordinances was opened and closed; both ordinances were adopted and submitted to the mayor for approval as required by law.
Resident Ken Gardner spoke during public comment against tax abatements for new or existing businesses, asked…
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