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Sales tax and mortgage tax increases

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.

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OpposedKen WalterOct 15, 2026

Called the sales tax the most regressive tax and asked the board to scrap the quarter-percent hike; supported the mortgage tax but urged an amendment barring the IDA from granting exemptions exceeding 50% of sales and mortgage tax proceeds.

County Legislature — October 15, 2026 · 16:39 →