Volunteer Tax Exemption Passed In Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake has adopted a 10% property tax exemption for members of its volunteer firefighting and ambulance forces in an attempt to attract more volunteers to the lifesaving organizations. Village resident Ellen Yousey asked for some figures on the impact this law will have at a meeting on Monday, reports the Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Mayor Jimmy Williams said this will likely cost less than a dollar per household for the rest of the village, who pick up that exempted portion of the tax burden.