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Ancram town board reviews draft resolution to override 2% tax levy cap for 2027
Summary
At a workshop, the Ancram Town Board reviewed a draft resolution that would allow the board to override the state 2% tax levy cap for the 2027 budget; the document is a draft and must be filed before the final budget is submitted in November. No vote was held.
The Ancram Town Board reviewed a draft resolution at a workshop that, if adopted, would allow the board to override the statutory 2% tax levy cap for the 2027 budget. "This is the resolution that the town board would need to pass by 60% to override the tax cap levy at, what, 2.1%," the Chair said when introducing the document, which the Chair said was circulated to board members in advance.
Board members were told the resolution must be filed before the town's final budget filing, which the Chair said occurs in November; the Chair also said no vote was required at the workshop and characterized the circulated item as a draft. The discussion centered on timing and the procedural steps needed should the board choose to exceed the 2% cap: file the resolution before the final budget and then secure the required board supermajority vote if pursued.
Board members asked for more time and supporting data before considering any filing. The Chair said staff would provide additional budget materials ahead of the August meeting so members can review potential revenue and expenditure scenarios. No formal action on the resolution was taken at the workshop.
