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Supporting Our Veterans!

 


As a disabled veteran himself, Chris fights to ensure veterans get every benefit they are entitled to. Chris said, “It was an honor to sponsor and pass legislation that provides meaningful property tax relief to our permanently and totally disabled military veterans. Our democracy, values, and freedom are secured by the brave individuals who wear or have worn our nation’s uniform. Tragically, some service members sustain injuries that permanently prevent them from reentering the workforce. Through this local law, when the Department of Veterans Affairs certifies a veteran as permanently and totally disabled, the City of Tonawanda will exempt them from city property taxes. I strongly encourage Erie County and the local school district to enact similar measures. I am proud to have delivered on this promise to our city. Supporting our veterans is not a partisan matter; it is a fundamental American duty.”






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