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Lawrence administration cites risk from state bills, introduces lobbyists to council as property tax debate proceeds
Summary
City administration and two retained lobbyists told the Lawrence Common Council on Feb. 3 that proposed state legislation cutting business personal property tax could sharply reduce local revenue and that the city is actively lobbying to protect its budget and local authority.
City administration and two outside lobbyists told the Lawrence Common Council on Feb. 3 that proposed state legislation to reduce business personal property taxes could sharply reduce the city’s revenue and that the city is actively lobbying to protect local authority.
Administration officials said House Bill 14-02 and Senate Bill 443 (as described in council remarks) could allow business personal property tax reductions over a multiyear period and potentially reduce local funding. The administration noted…
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