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Seniors urge broader tax relief as Ulster County considers partial exemption
Summary
Residents urged the Ulster County Legislature to make a proposed partial county tax exemption for low‑income seniors more comprehensive, warning that piecemeal relief could still lead to foreclosures and urging automatic school‑tax reductions for long‑time residents.
Chair Criswell opened a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2026, which would amend county code §3‑12‑4 to allow a partial county tax exemption for residences owned by low‑income senior property owners. Two members of the public spoke in favor of relief and urged the legislature to go further.
John Mallon said he applauds the graduated property‑tax relief in the proposal but urged a comprehensive approach to prevent older residents from…
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