Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glen Cove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget with high priority
Hotel occupancy tax uncertainty
The budget counts on a hotel occupancy tax that hasn't been approved yet — the mayor pushed its assumed start from April to August after council feedback. One resident questioned whether a 4% add-on could hurt Glen Cove's only hotel.
$4.9 Million Bond for Capital Improvements
The council borrowed to pay for road paving, drainage fixes on Woolsey, Chestnut, Poplar, Pine and Beatrice, and new equipment. This is what gets your street repaved and those flooding spots fixed.
Veterans real property tax exemption
Glen Cove adopted the state's alternative veterans exemption, giving seriously disabled veterans a tax break on their primary residence. The public hearing drew no comments.