Summary
Ron Harari said records show nearly $1 million spent on tax certiorari lawyers since 2020, including ~$250,000 on the United Terminals case, and pressed the board to disclose the settlement amount. The town attorney's office declined to answer without research.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Nearly $1 million in tax certiorari legal fees since 2020, plus pending assessment settlements that could hit taxpayers.
Taxpayers if settlement terms and costs are disclosed transparently.
Taxpayers bearing assessment settlement costs without full disclosure of amounts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Board - Aug 18, 2026
Ron Harari said records show nearly $1 million spent on tax certiorari lawyers since 2020, including ~$250,000 on the United Terminals case, and pressed the board to disclose the settlement amount. The town attorney's office declined to answer without research.
Town Board - Aug 4, 2026
The board settled United Riverhead Terminal's tax assessment challenge. Officials say it won't hit this year's town budget, but residents pressed for the settlement amount, noting it will flow through county chargebacks onto tax bills.
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