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Marinas and residents warn Gloucester County that proposed boat tax would drive business away
Summary
Marine business owners and residents told the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors that a proposed boat tax would push boats and customers to neighboring counties, risking marina jobs, fuel sales and local economic activity; commenters urged the board to reconsider or commission an updated economic study.
Dozens of marina operators, boat owners and residents told the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors on April 13 that reinstating a recreational boat tax would threaten local marine businesses and the county’s tourism and service economy.
"If you assess tax on these boats, it puts us at risk," said Jeff Brandflick of Severn Yachting Center, who said he and his wife have invested nearly $1 million in improvements and have more than doubled payroll since buying the marina in 2018. "A boat tax will really…
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