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Council debates PILOT approach for Harrison A development as mayor’s recusal draws questions
Summary
Council members discussed potential PILOT (payment-in-lieu-of-taxes) terms for a proposed Harrison A development and their budgetary impact, while questions from a council member and later public commenters focused on Mayor Gordano’s decision to recuse himself from development talks.
Council discussion on a proposed development at the Harrison A parcels centered on how the borough should approach a PILOT (payment-in-lieu-of-taxes) agreement and whether the mayor’s recusal from development discussions raised transparency concerns.
Councilman Richie said the five properties at the Harrison A site now generate “about $67,000 a year” for the borough and sketched possible revenue implications if a developer receives a PILOT, noting developers commonly…
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