Watertown residents could face first town property tax
Town of Watertown residents may face a town property tax as expenses rise and the town’s share of Jefferson County sales tax revenue declines.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
Town of Watertown residents may have to pay a town property tax for the first time. The town has historically relied on Jefferson County sales tax revenue instead of levying a property tax.
Rising expenses and a declining share of sales tax revenue have raised the possibility of a property tax, according to the available report. The specific amount and whether the tax will be imposed were not provided.
This story was written from a community submission and reviewed by a ClickNNY editor before publication.
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