Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chemung County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in taxes budget with critical priority
New York State Budget and Local Fiscal Impacts
Lawmakers debated the financial crisis facing the City of Elmira, including a 12% city tax increase, a high proportion of tax-exempt properties, and the risk of hitting constitutional tax limits. A proposal was made to hire an independent consultant to study how city financial distress could impact the entire county.
Gas-Electric Tax Relief Extension
Legislators discussed capping the county sales tax on gasoline and diesel at a three-dollar valuation per gallon. Officials noted that consumers might not immediately see noticeable changes at the pump because taxes are baked into total displayed prices, but the county will see a drop in collected revenue.