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Saratoga Springs schedules hearing on repeal of March tax prepayment discount; staff cites up to $370,000 in budget effect

Saratoga Springs City Council · October 31, 2025
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Summary

The city will hold a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 9 of 2025 to repeal a charter provision that offers a 2.25% discount for March tax prepayment. Staff said eliminating the discount was discussed as a potential budget solution and could raise as much as $370,000 for the 2026 budget process. No council vote was recorded at this meeting.

Saratoga Springs City Council announced a public hearing on Local Law No. 9 of 2025, which would repeal section 4.1.4 of the city charter that provides a discount for taxpayers who prepay their March tax bill. City staff said the change was discussed during recent budget workshops and with the Charter Review Commission as a…

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