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Legislature adopts Local Law A to implement new RPTL §421‑p tax exemption; vote unanimous
Summary
Tompkins County lawmakers adopted Local Law A of 2025, implementing the tax exemption allowed under the new Real Property Tax Law §421‑p. Supporters framed it as a housing‑infill incentive; the adoption followed a short public hearing with one speaker urging strong public‑benefit stipulations and clawbacks.
The Tompkins County Legislature unanimously adopted Local Law A of 2025 (Resolution N, Document ID 12903) on Jan. 21, implementing the tax exemption permitted under Real Property Tax Law §421‑p.
Public hearing and comment
Before adopting the law, the legislature held a public hearing focused on the proposed tax‑exemption local law. Amanda Kirch Gessner, a resident of Ulysses, told the legislature she had not seen the proposed…
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