Westchester County Executive George Latimer Signs Legislation Capping Westchester's Gas Tax

Mount Vernon NY

30 April, 2022

1:51 PM

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Press release from the Westchester County Government: April 29, 2022 Following his introduction of this legislation, Westchester County Executive George Latimer has signed into law a cap on the County's collection of sales tax on gas purchases to $.12 per gallon, equal to the cost of the tax with gas at $3.00 per gallon. In addition to this, Latimer has taken executive action to suspend the collection of Bee-Line Bus fees through the summer. The gas tax cap will run from June 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022. Latimer's directive on the County's Bee-Line Bus fares did not require legislation. This suspension of fares will run during the Summer until a later date. Latimer said: "These two actions, both the capping of our gas tax and suspension of Bee-Line Bus fees, are simple measures that can really add up for Westchester residents. No matter how you commute, saving money on your trips each day can make a big difference. I thank the Board of Legislators for their partnership on this important, and timely, legislation." This press release was produced by the Westchester County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.