October 22, 2026                

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Rensselaer County Democratic Legislators Join Fellow Elected Officials in Opposition to Albany’s Proposed Commuter Tax

Rensselaer County Democratic Legislators are joining Capital Region members of the New York State Senate and Assembly and local elected officials from neighboring municipalities in strongly opposing the Albany Common Council’s recently approved resolution calling for a commuter income tax on individuals who work in the City of Albany but reside elsewhere.

The overwhelming opposition should send a clear message that taxing commuters is not the answer to Albany’s financial challenges. We urge the Albany Common Council to rescind its resolution and seek solutions that do not place additional financial burdens on Rensselaer County residents.