PILOTs ~ WILL NOT BE FORCED ON TOWN's

Thursday February 9,2012

IDA chief: PILOT's won't be forced on towns

'Not our place:' Municipalities can end unfavorable deals, but development promises rewards, CEO says

By Tiffany Watts.

 Watertown daily Times

Leray – the head of the Jefferson County industrial development agency, told town supervisors Tuesday that his agency won't force payment – in- lieu – of – taxes agreements on any municipality.

Donald C. Alexander emphasized that he hope to "clear up misconceptions “about pilot agreements and the role of the JCIDA in local development efforts.

This comes not long after the JCIDA -based criticism following a proposal to reinstate a policy that would allow the organization to force pilot agreement on municipalities, even if they disagree.

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