You probably have heard that there is a looming budget crisis in New York State. The legislature was called back into special session by the Governor. They were to vote on a tax cap and several budget cuts. Local 802 is part of a coalition of unions and community groups in the Working Families Party.
The WFP formed a bipartisan alliance that presented a clear choice to legislators: tax cuts for working families or tax breaks for millionaires.
On Tuesday, the New York State Assembly passed a bill that would give real property tax relief to working families and protect public education. We know that music and art programs are the first to go when school budgets are cut. One more reason for us to demand full support for public education - when there are no music programs for the students who will become our future live performance audiences, our ability to make a living is undermined.
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The bill's passage in the Assembly is important. It's a fair, progressive way to give property tax relief to working families with unaffordable taxes and give the same benefit to renters. It cuts working families tax bills and gives public schools the funding they need to provide a full education.
It's a big win, but the bill can't become law unless the State Senate is convinced to bring the bill up for a vote. Tell your Senator: Vote for real property tax relief!
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