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Ulster County approves three‑month gas sales tax cap at $3 per gallon
Summary
The Ulster County Legislature voted 21–2 on April 21 to cap the county portion of the sales tax on gasoline at $3 per gallon for June, July and August, a temporary measure sponsors said would ease immediate costs for households and small businesses while critics questioned environmental and pass‑through effectiveness.
The Ulster County Legislature on April 21 approved a temporary cap on the county portion of the sales tax on gasoline that sets a maximum retail rate of $3 per gallon for June, July and August.
Legislator Laura Donovan, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure is a short‑term step to relieve residents facing higher fuel costs. "We as the Ulster County Legislature can't get us back to under $3 a gallon for gasoline, but we can reduce the total cost of a fill up by capping the county sales tax levy on fuel at $3 per gallon," Donovan said during floor remarks.
The measure…
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