Sales Tax Increase

At a glance

• What: The Administration has contacted State partners about a sales tax change as a revenue source in the FY2027 budget (see FY2027 city budget adoption).
• Where it stands: Farrell said a home rule message from the State legislature would be required and would not come until 2027. Asked by Robinson whether the Council would vote on separate sales tax legislation, she said there would be no separate vote; it would be voted as part of the entire budget. Keegan noted that if members do not want to include the sales tax, the revenue would have to be supplemented by other revenue streams or cuts to balance the budget.
• Next: Budget votes on the proposed FY2027 budget; State action in 2027.

Sources

• Common Council caucus minutes, October 14, 2026: https://albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10142026-2486

Log

2026-10-14 - Common Council Caucus

Discussed as above. No vote.