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Albany council enacts new city fee — or tax

Written June 23rd, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Well, it’s official now. The Albany City Council has adopted a new “city services fee” — or utility tax if you will — to help support its general fund, which pays for police, fire protection, parks, libraries and planning, among other things.


Albany services fee has emergency clause

Written June 7th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Albany’s proposed ordinance imposing a city services fee or tax includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect as soon as the council passes and the mayor signs it. This could happen on Wednesday night, when the ordinance is on the agenda of the council’s regular meeting.


No surprise: Council picks $9 as base fee, or tax

Written May 12th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

You won’t be surprised to learn that the Albany City Council has settled on $9 as the monthly tax it proposes to collect from water and sewer utility customers that are single-family households.


 
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