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Congressman Gotimer visits New Milford, outlines support for 'Play Act' to offset youth-sports costs
Summary
Rep. Gotimer visited the borough earlier in the day to describe and support the "Play Act," a proposal to offset youth-sports costs initially through tax deductions and potentially through grants to recreation departments if passed.
Congressman Gotimer visited New Milford earlier the day of the work session and spoke to the mayor and council about federal legislation described in the transcript as the "Play Act." He told council members the bill’s intent is to help offset the cost of youth and children’s sports for families, initially by allowing tax deductions and, if enacted, potentially later by creating grant opportunities that could be awarded to recreation departments and local leagues.
Gotimer thanked officials and constituents for meeting with him. According to the transcript, he said the measure could take the form of tax deductions and, "down the road, if this is passed, it would be grants and the grants could even go to rec department, could go to leagues." He did not ask the council to take any formal local action during the work session; his remarks were reported as informational.
Why it matters: If pursued and enacted at the state or federal level, the policy could affect how municipalities and recreation departments are funded or how families receive financial relief for participation in youth sports. Council members expressed appreciation for the visit; no formal municipal action was taken during this meeting.
