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The only other item council discussed was a vacancy tax options analysis. The item was on the consent agenda but because of the significant amount of public comment, Vice Mayor Dave Polivy pulled the item for discussion. 

Polivy stated that a vacancy tax is not a done deal, “this is the first step in researching if its even a possibility.” 

By 2 p.m. on Tuesday, 48 public comments had been submitted on this item, many in opposition of a vacancy tax. 

“The idea of a vacancy tax is completely misguided and flawed. There is no real evidence that this is a positive step where it has been studied or implemented in other communities,” one public comment stated. 

Other commenters said it was unfair to second-homeowners and was essentially a double-tax for them. Many commenters said there would be better use of town dollars rather than paying for this study. 

The council voted to approve a contract for a vacancy tax analysis but reiterated that it doesn’t mean they will move forward with pursuing it.