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Board defers boat tax, orders neutral study after public outcry from marina owners
Summary
After extensive public comment from marina owners and residents, the Gloucester County Board of Supervisors removed a proposed boat tax from the immediate levy and agreed to pursue a neutral economic study to measure net local impact before deciding whether to adopt such a tax.
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors agreed on April 30, 2026, not to adopt a proposed boat tax now and to commission a neutral economic study to better measure the net fiscal and economic impacts on the county.
Public comment at the meeting emphasized the boating and marina industry—s local economic role. Jeff Branleick, owner of Severn Yachting Center, told the board that a percentage-based boat tax would drive higher-value customers away and reduce local repair and maintenance revenue that supports…
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