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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glen Cove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Hotel occupancy tax uncertainty
The budget counts on a hotel occupancy tax that hasn't been approved yet — the mayor pushed its assumed start from April to August after council feedback. One resident questioned whether a 4% add-on could hurt Glen Cove's only hotel.
$4.9 Million Bond for Capital Improvements
The council borrowed to pay for road paving, drainage fixes on Woolsey, Chestnut, Poplar, Pine and Beatrice, and new equipment. This is what gets your street repaved and those flooding spots fixed.
Veterans real property tax exemption
Glen Cove has adopted the Section 458-a alternative exemption, which lowers school and property taxes for seriously disabled veterans on their primary residences. Eligible veterans or surviving spouses should check with the assessor about applying.