Senate Passes Legislation To Reduce Level Of Homeowners Mirant-related Property Taxes

Senator Thomas P. Morahan announced New York State Senate passage of his legislation (S. 2445) which would reduce the level of tax burden facing North Rockland homeowners impacted by the Mirant tax case.

"This legislation will provide for a transition of this shift in burden to the homeowners, and thereby help to lessen the immediate financial impact of the Mirant proceedings," said Senator Morahan.

Court-ordered judgements in the Mirant tax case have resulted in a dramatic decrease in the tax revenue derived from the Bowline and Lovett plants. The resulting deficit in revenue must be made up by the taxpayers who reside in the North Rockland School District. Under existing law homeowners would bear not only their existing share of this increased tax burden, but would see a dramatic increase in their share of this burden within a short period of time.

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