City In New York Levies $200 Garbage Pickup Fee To Make Up For Lost Casino RevenueIncreased Competition For Gambling Creates Tax Issues |
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The state of New York has welcomed several additional brick-and-mortar casinos over the past few years, creating stiff competition for gambling dollars. One city in the Empire State has come up with an unpopular plan to make up for the deficit.
According to Buffalo News, the City of Niagara Falls has levied a $198 garbage fee for residents to make up for more than $13 million a year in lost revenue at the Seneca Niagara Casino. The trash fee is expected to generate $3.6 million annually. The city’s entire yearly budget is a reported $91 million.
The state of New York is already one of the most heavily-taxed states in the country, so residents reportedly are very displeased with the city’s decision.
There’s reportedly ongoing tension between the city and the tribal group that operates the casino. The tribe believes the city is using it as a “scapegoat.”
“Unfortunately, just as when he refused to meet with Nation leaders following the completion of our 14-year compact payment obligation to New York State, Mayor Dyster has refused to act on the negotiated public safety agreement for the last several months,” Todd Gates, President of The Seneca Nation of Indians, said.
“Rather than actually leading and trying to move forward on a positive path, the mayor continues to use the Seneca Nation as a scapegoat for the city’s financial state. Public safety should not be used as some sort of political pawn,” Gates added.
New York is home to four commercial casinos, 15 tribal casinos and eight racinos.
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