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Tompkins County committee urges state to amend in rem foreclosure law; resolution passes 3–1
Summary
On April 14 the Tompkins County Government Operations Committee voted 3–1 to approve a resolution urging the New York State Legislature to change in rem foreclosure law so counties are not left carrying the cost of unpaid property taxes. Members asked for local and statewide cost data before further action.
Tompkins County’s Government Operations Committee voted 3–1 on April 14 to approve a resolution urging the New York State Legislature to amend in rem foreclosure law to relieve counties of mounting carrying costs when property owners fail to pay taxes.
The measure, which had been reviewed and approved by the county’s Budget & Capital committee, was moved by Adam Vincent and seconded by Dan Wakeakeman. Randy Brown, Judith Hubard and Adam Vincent voted yes; Dan Wakeakeman voted no.
Why it matters: County officials said current practice requires the county to advance school…
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