Letters to the Editor

Thanks Assembly

To the Editor:

A couple of weeks ago I read and was appalled by a statement of one of our Assemblywomen as she was quoted as saying “what have senior citizens done to deserve a tax exemption other than get older?” I guess a short history lesson might be in order. The tax exempt status for seniors was a sign of respect and a thank you for all the things they had accomplished in aiding Petersburg's economic development before and during their fixed income days.

Let's start with the Petersburg Indian Association. They were not always in the position to help build a strong force to...