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Resident opposes $8 million tax break request for Onyx Partners, cites fairness and timing
Summary
Jerry Martin told the Springfield City Council he opposes an $8,000,000 tax-incentive request for Onyx Partners, arguing the relief is untimely, unfair to taxpayers and could worsen property tax increases for seniors and fixed-income residents.
Jerry Martin, a resident of East Forest Park, told the Springfield City Council during public comment that he opposes Onyx Partners’ request for an $8,000,000 tax break.
Martin said the request is particularly ill-timed because “the taxpayers of this city are yet again facing a significant increase to their property taxes” and that “the average…
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