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flag Luzerne County Council debated a tax break for developers using LERTA to redevelop blighted sites, demanding data on jobs and wages to ensure accountability.

flag Luzerne County Council reviewed a proposed tax break ordinance for developers using the LERTA program to redevelop blighted properties, requiring detailed projections and annual reports on jobs, wages, and benefits. flag Developers supported the goal but questioned the feasibility of data collection for speculative projects. flag John Augustine of Penn’s Northeast argued that without LERTA, projects wouldn’t happen, so actual tax revenue loss may be zero, urging a focus on incremental tax gains instead. flag Council members stressed reporting is vital for accountability and transparency.

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