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East Hampton Village Mayor Alleges Town Tax Hikes Disproportionately Affect Village Residents

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East Hampton Village leadership has alleged that increased East Hampton Town tax rates for village residents have outpaced those for town taxpayers. This graph shows the total tax increase since 2018. Over the past four years, Mayor Jerry Larsen said, the town tax rate for village residents has increased by a total of 27.66 percent. For strictly town residents in that time, the tax rate has increased by 12.26 percent.

East Hampton Village leadership has alleged that increased East Hampton Town tax rates for village residents have outpaced those for town taxpayers. This graph shows the total tax increase since 2018. Over the past four years, Mayor Jerry Larsen said, the town tax rate for village residents has increased by a total of 27.66 percent. For strictly town residents in that time, the tax rate has increased by 12.26 percent.

authorJack Motz on Jun 4, 2025
East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larsen recently called on village taxpayers to hold East Hampton Town leadership “accountable” for town property tax hikes that have hit village residents at a... more

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