As in many places across the region, one Hudson Valley town is considering a steep property tax increase. But Wallkill residents say they cannot afford to pay a proposed 64% tax hike.
Jeannine Allen, a near-lifelong resident of the Orange County town that forms a “U” around Middletown, said the proposed property tax increase is ridiculous.
“I personally think everybody needs to be voted out and redone. I mean, I’m not voting for the same guy again. He’s out. Sorry, you don’t have my vote,” Allen said. “You mishandled it. Every single person on that board should be voted out. Absolutely. Everybody, all the town, anybody responsible should be gone.”…