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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Chemung County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.