Items To Be Discussed and Voted On, Plus 3 Public Hearings For The 2/3/2025 City Council Meeting

Beacon’s 2/3/2025 City Council Agenda has been published to ALBB’s Easy Access Local Government section. Tonight includes 3 Public Hearings. These are official hearings to get feedback on the public before City Council votes or denies them into law.

Public Hearings:

The City of Beacon’s Tax Assessor Kathy Martin is recommending to widen the access based on income bracket of the city property tax exemption for Senior Citizens age 65 and older, as well as disabled people with limited income. The income cap for both groups has not been updated for a number of years.

Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens

Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Persons with Limited Income

The Community Development Block Grant Program is what gives the City of Beacon funding for certain upgrades like sidewalk replacements in income-based property areas.

Public Hearing for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program