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Orleans County Legislators Approve Extension of 1% Sales Tax Through 2027
The Orleans County Legislature voted 6-1 on Friday to extend the county's additional 1% sales tax, a move estimated to preserve essential funding for county operations through late 2027. The resolution amends a local law from 1967 to maintain the current tax rate.
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Key Actions & Decisions
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Approved Resolution 351-825, extending the 1% additional sales and use tax from December 1, 2027, to November 30, 2027 (Vote: 6-1; Legislator Draper opposed).
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Ratified a complex amendment updating tax rates for compensating use tax, hotel occupancy, and amusement charges to align with the new extension date.
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Authorized the use of net collections from the additional tax for general County purposes.
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Entered Executive Session at 9:03 a.m. to discuss current litigation.
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Adjourned the special meeting at 9:14 a.m.
ALBION — In a brief special session Friday morning, the Orleans County Legislature moved to ensure the continuation of a critical revenue stream, voting to extend the county’s additional 1% sales tax.
The Legislature convened at 9:00 a.m. on August 15, with Chairman Lynne Johnson presiding. All seven legislators were present for the meeting, which centered on a single resolution regarding tax rates.
The focal point of the meeting was Resolution No. 351-825. This resolution amends a series of previous resolutions dating back to 1967 regarding the county’s imposition of sales and compensating use taxes.
Specifically, the resolution extends the expiration date for the additional 1% tax imposed on sales and uses of tangible personal property, certain services, and hotel room occupancy.
According to the text of the resolution, the tax was previously set to expire. The new legislation amends various sections to set the expiration date for the additional 1% tax to **November 30, 2027**.
Legislator Eick moved to adopt the resolution, seconded by Legislator Morgan. The roll call vote resulted in 6 ayes and 1 nay. Legislators Allport, Eick, Fitzak, Johnson, Miller, and Morgan voted in favor. Legislator Draper was recorded as voting against the resolution, though no debate was noted in the minutes regarding the opposition.
The resolution includes detailed provisions regarding the "compensating use tax," which applies to tangible personal property purchased outside the state for use within Orleans County. The legislation clarifies that the tax rate for the compensating use tax will be 4% (comprising the 3% base state tax and the additional 1%) through November 30, 2027. After that date, the rate is scheduled to drop back to 3%.
"The net collections attributable to the additional one percent sales and compensating use taxes... are set aside for County purposes and shall be available for any County purpose," Section 5 of the resolution reads. This language ensures the revenue generated by the extension remains flexible for the county’s budgetary needs.
The resolution is scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2025, aligning with the expiration of the current authorization.
Following the vote, Legislator Draper moved to enter into an Executive Session at 9:03 a.m. pursuant to Open Meeting Law section 105(d) to discuss current litigation. The motion was seconded by Legislator Fitzak and carried.
The Legislature emerged from Executive Session approximately 11 minutes later. Legislator Morgan moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 a.m., seconded by Legislator Allport.
With the approval of this extension, the county maintains the 4% sales tax rate (3% state plus 1% local) that has been in effect for decades, avoiding a potential reduction in revenue that would have impacted the 2026 county budget.
Coverage of the Orleans County Legislature meeting on 2025-08-15,
Village of Albion, NY.
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