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Hempstead Board adopts 50% property tax exemption for surviving spouses of fallen police officers
Summary
The Town Board unanimously adopted a local law establishing a 50% real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty, the maximum allowed under New York law; Supervisor John Ferretti framed the measure as financial relief for affected families.
The Town Board on March 10 adopted Local Law No. 27-2026, which establishes a 50% real property tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty, invoking the maximum exemption permitted by New York State law. Supervisor John Ferretti introduced the item and said the Board sought to "ease this economic burden by establishing a 50% tax exemption, the highest amount permitted by New York State Law, for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty." The public hearing recorded no speakers in opposition or comment.
The measure was moved by Supervisor Ferretti, seconded by Councilmember Laura Ryder and adopted unanimously by roll call under Resolution No. 257-2026. The minutes record the adoption after the public hearing closed; the resolution cites New York Real Property Tax Law §471 as the statutory basis for the exemption.
