Tim Bishop says failed bill would have stablized 'Main Street'
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on Sep 29, 2008
U.S. Representative Timothy Bishop of Southampton joined most Democrats and some Republicans voting Monday in favor of a $700 billion economic recovery bill, although, in a historic event for both... more
The East Hampton Town Board voted unanimously on Tuesday, November 19, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The budget, which will pierce the state-imposed 2 percent cap on tax levy increases, takes effect on January 1, 2025. The vote followed a November 7 public hearing, which drew no comment. At the same meeting during which the public hearing was held, the board voted to override the 2 percent tax levy cap. The $103,925,137 budget represents an 8.8-percent increase in spending, or $8.4 million, over the current fiscal year. The tax levy is $65.5 million, a $5.5 million increase over ...
by Christopher Walsh
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on Sep 29, 2008