Suffolk County taxes could be going up, local governments ask for meeting with state
Town supervisors in the county say local governments are struggling to keep up with rising expenses and are pointing to New York's property tax cap structure as an obstacle.
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Suffolk County taxes could be increasing, and local governments say it's beyond their control.
Town supervisors in the county say local governments are struggling to keep up with rising expenses and are pointing to New York's property tax cap structure as an obstacle.
"Every facet of what we do, whether it be picking up the garbage, paving the roads, is exponentially more expensive than it used to be," said Dan Panico, the Town of Brookhaven supervisor.
"It is impossible to maintain parks, beaches, roads and garbage collection, along with other lifesaving services, without exceeding the 2% tax cap this year," said Ed Smyth, the Town of Huntington supervisor.
The supervisors are asking for a meeting with the state to adjust the 2% tax cap.
Hochul released the following statement:
"The property tax cap is a critical protection for homeowners, especially now when Washington’s tariffs and inflationary policies are driving up costs for families across New York. Governor Hochul has provided more support to local governments than any other governor and cut middle-class taxes to their lowest levels in nearly 70 years. Elected officials across the state should be looking for ways to control costs, not asking homeowners to pay more.”
