Post by Logan on Apr 10, 2016 2:27:35 GMT -6
Tax credit for Baltimore police, firefighters OK'd by General Assembly
The General Assembly has given final approval to legislation granting a property tax break to first responders who buy a home in Baltimore.
The measure, which now goes to Gov. Larry Hogan for his consideration, allows the city to give Baltimore police officers, sheriff's deputies and firefighters a tax credit of up to $2,500.
The bill leaves it up to the mayor and City Council to spell out the details.
The governor has not taken a position on the proposal, a spokesman said.
The bill is a priority of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who sees the tax incentive as a way to increase the number of officers and other first responders who live in the communities they serve.
Read more: www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bal-tax-credit-for-baltimore-police-firefighters-approved-by-general-assembly-20160409-story.html
The General Assembly has given final approval to legislation granting a property tax break to first responders who buy a home in Baltimore.
The measure, which now goes to Gov. Larry Hogan for his consideration, allows the city to give Baltimore police officers, sheriff's deputies and firefighters a tax credit of up to $2,500.
The bill leaves it up to the mayor and City Council to spell out the details.
The governor has not taken a position on the proposal, a spokesman said.
The bill is a priority of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who sees the tax incentive as a way to increase the number of officers and other first responders who live in the communities they serve.
Read more: www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bal-tax-credit-for-baltimore-police-firefighters-approved-by-general-assembly-20160409-story.html