A 12.5% property tax jump is hitting Cayuga County next year because leaders need to fix past financial mistakes, according to The Citizen.
Legislature Chairman Jonathan Anna laid out the 2026 plan and argued the increase keeps the county stable after years of budget pressures. He called the proposal necessary even as residents brace for higher bills.
Lawmakers will keep debating the spending plan, but the chair’s message signals the county won’t avoid tough choices this budget cycle.
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