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Franklin County holds public hearing on law to override 2023 tax levy limit; treasurer calls it a precaution
Summary
The Franklin County Legislature held a public hearing Oct. 27, 2022 on a local law that would authorize overriding the 2023 tax levy limit; County Treasurer Frances Perry described the measure as a routine, precautionary step and said the tentative budget is under the 2% tax cap. No public comments were offered on the local law.
On Oct. 27, 2022 the Franklin County Legislature held a public hearing on a proposed local law to override the tax levy limit for the 2023 fiscal year. The clerk read the text of the notice and the proposed local law, which cites General Municipal Law Section 3-c (5) and explains that the Legislature is authorized to override the tax levy limit if necessary.
County Treasurer Frances Perry explained the annual procedure, saying the local law is a precautionary measure that counties commonly adopt before finalizing a budget. Perry stated that the 2023 tentative budget, as presented, is under the 2% tax cap. No members of the public spoke on the local law during the hearing.
The local law text states it is intended to comply with General Municipal Law Section 3-c (5) and that, if enacted, it will permit the County Legislature to adopt a budget that requires a tax levy greater than the statutory limit for 2023. The clerk recorded attendance for the hearing and Chairman Donald Dabiew closed the public hearing at 5:05 P.M.
