Rockland Legislators Vote to Cancel Residential Energy Sales Tax

Rockland County Legislators voted 14-0 last night to eliminate the residential energy sales tax. The measure next goes to the County Executive, who has indicated he would sign the bill. The move comes O&R has warned of rising energy costs this winter. The move is expected to save taxpayers about $4 million in just the winter months alone, and about $10 million or more annually.