Albany mayor vetoes commuter tax as Hochul, state delegation won’t support it

ALBANY, N.Y. (WYNT) — Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs vetoed a Common Council resolution tied to a proposed commuter tax. In a letter to council members, Applyrs said she was vetoing the resolution. She said the commuter tax would require action by Albany’s state delegation and Gov. Kathy Hochul, and that they have made clear they do not support the policy. Applyrs said the resolution asked the Mayor’s Office to provide “an analysis of the potential revenue generated by various tax rates, the estimated number of affected workers, administrative costs, and potential economic impacts in order to inform subsequent local legislation” for a plan she said would not be approved by New York state. Applyrs said Albany faces a projected $35 million budget gap in 2027 and must make difficult decisions to maintain public safety, protect essential services, promote economic vitality and put the city on a sustainable financial path. Albany commuter tax proposed to help close $55 million defi