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Assembly approves ballot measure to limit senior sales-tax exemption to low-income seniors after public hearing
Summary
The Petersburg Borough Assembly advanced an ordinance to the ballot that would limit the municipal sales-tax exemption for seniors to low-income seniors; the assembly approved the ordinance in its second reading after public comment urging clarity on eligibility and outreach.
The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted unanimously in its second reading on June 2, 2025, to send an ordinance to the ballot that would amend Petersburg Municipal Code section 4.28.130 to limit the sales-tax exemption for seniors to low-income seniors. The ordinance (20 25 0 6) directs that the proposed code amendment be submitted to the qualified voters of the borough.
Two members of the public spoke during the ordinance's public hearing. Liz Bacon, speaking for herself,…
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