East Williston board passes 100% property tax exemption for disabled veterans

The Village of East Williston Board of Trustees passed a resolution establishing a 100% property tax exemption for veterans with permanent and total service-connected disabilities during its Monday, Oct. 26, business meeting. The exemption applies to veterans whose disabilities are specifically recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as permanent and total and connected to their military service. During the discussion, trustees stressed that the exemption would be intended for veterans who meet the strict eligibility requirements. One official explained that the documentation must specifically confirm the veteran’s status. “It has to be VA documentation that specifically states that the veteran is considered permanently and totally disabled as a result of their service,” East Williston Deputy Clerk Elissa Jansen said, referring to paperwork from the Department of Veteran Affairs. Trustees also discussed how frequently the exemption might be used and the potential