Jamestown Lawmakers Approve Potential Tax Cap Override for 2027

The Jamestown City Council this week approved a local law allowing the city to override New York State's 2% property tax cap in the 2027 budget. Lawmakers passed the measure by a 7-1 vote, with Councilman at Large Dan Gonzalez casting the lone "no" vote. However, a longtime council member says that will only be done if it's needed. Second Ward Republican Tony Dolce, who spoke prior to the vote, said the city will aim to avoid a tax hike, if possible...

Tony Dolce: will scrutinize the budget

For the past couple of years, lawmakers have had to exceed the cap and use some reserve funds to prevent a major tax increase. Dolce says the override is basically a "gimmick" by the state to show fiscal restraint, yet is now looking to bail out New York City...

Tony Dolce: other communities have raised taxes

The local law was passed after a public hearing earlier Monday evening.