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The Interest Relief Bill
Bridgeport housing co-op may get tax interest relief
An Act Concerning The Abatement Or Refund Of Interest On Delinquent Municipal Property Taxes Or Sewerage System Use Charges Owed By Certain Common Interest Communities.
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This bill would stop a housing co-op in Bridgeport and Stratford from paying extra fees on late property taxes, helping its residents save money.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would help people living in Success Village by removing extra fees on their late property taxes and sewer bills. This could save them money. Some might say it is not fair to other people who pay their taxes on time or who have to pay interest when their taxes are late. But supporters say this specific community needs help. This bill is still moving, so people can still share their thoughts.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would stop interest on late property taxes.
- It would also stop interest on late sewer charges.
- This only helps a housing co-op called Success Village.
- Success Village is in Bridgeport and Stratford.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Vincent Candelora (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- John Piscopo (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Tami Zawistowski (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Douglas Dubitsky (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Kurt Vail (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Christine Pavalock-D'Amato (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Anne Dauphinais (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Craig Fishbein (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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