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Legislature approves continuation of 1% additional sales tax after heated debate over a cut to 0.75%
Summary
The Chautauqua County Legislature voted to continue the 1% additional sales tax and its current distribution, 14–5. Supporters said the revenue is needed for county services and to shield municipalities from unbudgeted costs; opponents urged a modest reduction to help residents and local retailers.
The Chautauqua County Legislature voted to continue the 1% additional sales tax and maintain the current distribution formula, passing Resolution 90‑25 by voice and roll call with 14 yes votes and 5 no votes.
The debate centered on whether to reduce the county's additional sales tax from 1 percentage point to 0.75 and keep municipalities' shares unchanged. Legislator Scudder (Legislator) argued the county’s 8% combined sales tax rate “is at the same sales tax rate as 41 other…
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