Editorial
Vote yes on Proposition Two: Funding for modern septic systems is essential in Suffolk
Prop Two authorizes a 1/8-cent sales tax to provide revenue for the Water Quality Improvement Program. It will help hundreds of thousands of Suffolk homeowners upgrade their outdated septic systems and deserves our support.
Environment
1/8% sales tax hike will be put to voters in November general election
Suffolk County voters will be asked to approve a ballot measure in November to authorize a ⅛-cent county sales tax hike for funding wastewater infrastructure aimed at reducing nitrogen pollution in waterways and groundwater.
Environment
Taking aim at nitrogen, state lawmakers advance Suffolk sales tax hike to fund water quality projects
State legislators passed budget resolutions last week that would establish a countywide wastewater management district in Suffolk and authorize a 1/8% county sales tax to fund water quality improvement projects to reduce nitrogen discharges to groundwater from septic systems.
