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City Council Support for the Sam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act

Original title: Supporting the proposed Sam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act, legislation to exempt qualifying long-term elderly homeowners from school, county, and municipal property taxes on their primary residences in Pennsylvania.

May 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This signals the City Council's formal endorsement of a state bill that, if passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, would eliminate school, county, and municipal property tax obligations for qualifying long-term elderly residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Long-term elderly homeowners

These residents would be eligible for property tax exemptions on their primary residences if the state legislation is enacted.

City Council

The Council has formally adopted a position of support for the state-level legislation.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 14, 2026.

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Summary

The City Council has officially adopted a to support the proposed Sam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act. This state-level legislation aims to exempt certain long-term elderly homeowners from specific property taxes on their s.

Why It Matters

This signals the City Council's formal endorsement of a state bill that, if passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly, would eliminate school, county, and municipal property tax obligations for qualifying long-term elderly residents.

Key Facts

  • The City Council officially adopted a resolution supporting the Sam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act.
  • The proposed act would exempt qualifying long-term elderly homeowners from school, county, and municipal property taxes.
  • The exemption applies specifically to the primary residences of qualifying homeowners.
  • The resolution was introduced on May 7, 2026.
  • The file number for this legislative action is 260480.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution immediately change my property taxes?
No. This is a of support for a proposed state law. The state legislature must pass the Sam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act before any tax exemptions can take effect.
Who qualifies for the tax relief mentioned in the act?
The document specifies that the relief is intended for 'qualifying long-term elderly homeowners' on their s, but specific age or residency requirements are defined in the state bill itself, not this .

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Local Advocacy for State Tax Reform

The City Council is actively using its legislative platform to lobby for state-level property tax exemptions for elderly residents.

City CouncilSam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act

Connected Entities

other260480“The file number for the resolution.”Map →
locationPennsylvania“The state where the proposed tax relief would apply.”Map →
organizationCity Council“The local governing body that adopted the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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