ETR 2/16
Although it wasn't on the agenda last week for the full Council meeting, the Ordinance Review and Budget Committees met to discuss Elderly Tax Relief.
At this point, it seems as though the Council will do two things:
1) enhance the existing program - I agree with this to the extent that it helps seniors most in need.
2) enact the tax freeze for seniors making up to certain limits ($27k single, $33k married).
Also, liens (for future collection against the tax freeze) are under consideration.
One point reiterated by Elizabeth Esty was that "elderly tax relief" is undergoing much debate in Hartford. So most any action taken may include a one year sunset provision.
Public hearing is scheduled for, I believe, March 6 in Town Hall.
Any comments?
Tim White
Town Council, Budget Committee
6 comments:
Schrumm used to oppose increasing seniro tax relief. I look forward to seeing his vote on this. Any reversal of opinion will make him a hypocrite. I'm looking forward to writing the Herald.
Let me guess what the J. A. stands for.....jack..
Hey Tim..there's another rude remark at 6:26 pm. Please delete. They can't even spell correctly!
Tim leave it on.
Esty made big promises of elderly tax credits during her campaign. Promises she can't keep. Shame on her. I guess she'll just tell the seniors to move out of town as she's said in the past. She'll never get my vote!
Anon 11:15 touché!
Both may be deserving recipients of my reminder letter to the Herald.
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