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West Irondequoit board votes down local veterans school tax exemption, 1–6
Summary
After public comment and a board discussion about fiscal impact and equity, the West Irondequoit Board of Education declined to adopt a state-authorized partial veterans school tax exemption for the 2025 tax year in a 1–6 roll call vote.
The West Irondequoit Central School District Board of Education voted 1–6 on Feb. 27 to reject a local resolution to adopt a state-authorized partial veterans exemption from school property taxes, a proposal that would have taken effect for the 2025 tax year if approved.
The resolution would have implemented the state-authorized partial exemption described by district staff: a 15% exemption for qualifying veterans, an additional 10% for combat veterans, and a possible additional disability-based exemption of up to 50% with a maximum assessed-value reduction of $40,000. Superintendent Aaron Johnson told the board the district complied with the steps required by New…
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