"First and foremost, we must reform the property tax system to make sure senior homeowners are not displaced by their own government. Similarly we must ensure programs like [ Senior Citizen Homeowners' Exemption ] and [ Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption ] are fully funded, and expanded to protect more seniors. Next, we must continue to be in the business of constructing and staffing housing that is affordable to seniors, and housing with support services, so seniors can transition to a home that affords them the highest amount of dignity and autonomy."
"I support increased property tax cuts, removal of taxes and certain fees related to utilities, and increased funding for medically necessary home modifications for senior citizen homeowners, which will help them stay in the homes many of them are proud to own as the result of a lifetime of hard work."
Both candidates prioritize measures to keep seniors housed and reduce displacement. Santosuosso calls for property tax reform to prevent senior homeowners from being displaced, full funding and expansion of Senior Citizen Homeowners' Exemption and Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption, and construction and staffing of affordable senior housing with support services to preserve dignity and autonomy. Sarantopoulos supports increased property tax cuts, elimination of certain utility-related taxes and fees, and greater funding for medically necessary home modifications so seniors can remain in long-owned homes. Santosuosso also warns that tax incentives often lead to luxury development and pledges to align incentives toward affordable senior housing.
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