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New Bedford council unanimously approves letter opposing proposed tax increases in Municipal Empowerment Act
Summary
After debate and an amendment, the City Council voted 11–0 to send a letter opposing a 5% excise tax increase and other tax options in Governor Healey’s proposed Municipal Empowerment Act, while expressing support for other procurement and modernization provisions in the bill.
The New Bedford City Council on Feb. 13 voted unanimously to send a letter to the state delegation opposing a package of proposed local tax increases included in Gov. Maura Healey’s Municipal Empowerment Act.
Councilors debated the municipal bill and focused on a 5% option to raise the motor vehicle excise tax. Councilor Brian Gomes urged opposition to the proposal,…
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