The committee unanimously voted to override the local tax levy limit to provide flexibility in crafting the 2025 budget, amidst concerns about the Ithaca area's growing cost of living.
Council supporters of the override argued that simply lifting the tax levy limit doesn’t mean exceeding the 2% increase, but allows better budget management.
City Manager Deb Mohlenhoff stated that adhering strictly to the tax limit could force 'incredibly hard choices,' highlighting the importance of the flexibility granted by the override.
The tax levy, which constitutes 30% of Ithaca's budget, is critical for funding city services, hence the council's consistent override of the tax cap.
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