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Tax committee waives interest, trims vehicle tax bills for people citing hardship
Summary
The committee waived interest and approved reduced repayment on motor‑vehicle tax accounts after several residents described medical and financial hardship. One driver’s Dodge Journey taxes were removed and the remaining balance was reduced to $14.36 to be paid over six months.
The New Haven Tax Abatement Committee voted to waive accrued interest on several motor vehicle accounts and to approve reduced balances or payment plans after hearing personal hardship testimony.
Draymond K. Sikes told the committee he is recovering from stage 3b lymphoma, has been unable to work, and has been homeless. Sikes asked for relief to register a car he needs for job prospects and child care. “I was diagnosed with stage 3 b cell lymph…
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