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 | | Although little known in Connecticut, this financing mechanism is quite popular elsewhere, the developer explains, promising the town about $1 million in annual tax revenue within the first five or six years and several million annually after 20 years. |
 | | Noting that Connecticut is third nationwide in property tax burden, Blue Ribbon Commission member, Norwalk Democratic Mayor Alex Knopp asked state lawmakers to make tax reform a priority, to relieve municipal reliance on the property tax for funding local services. |
 | | But Connecticut Commuter Council vice president Jim Cameron said rail ridership has been growing by 3 to 5 percent a year since 1997, trains often have standing room only and rehabilitation of old cars, though commendable, is not enough to attract more commuters and make them stay with transit. |
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