I am a proud long-time resident of Peekskill, having owned my home here for more than two decades. In all these years, I diligently paid my taxes on time. Now, as I prepare to sell my home, I encounter an additional tax burden, which feels like an outright ransom! Article XI, the Real Property Transfer Tax, compels homeowners to pay 1% of the full sale price of their house upon its sale. This amounts to an unnecessary and unjust financial strain on individuals attempting to make a life change. Historical tax data reveals a consistent increase in property taxes in Peekskill over the years, already taking a substantial bite out of homeowners' budgets without this added levy (source: Peekskill Tax Department). It is vital for the City of Peekskill to reconsider this regulation and eliminate the unjust and financially burdensome Real Property Transfer Tax. Let's stand together, as proud homeowners of Peekskill, to put an end to this unfair imposition. Sign the petition today!