NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - 2 On Your Side has confirmed that the proposed garbage fee in the city of Niagara Falls will not be happening.
The city council tells us that the unpopular fee that was part of the proposed 2019 budget, is now off of the table.The proposed fee was a way for the city to try to fill its $14 million budget gap. However, there will be a 1.2% tax increase for Niagara Falls residents.
Many city residents had been outspoken about the proposed garbage fee, saying they don't want to pay more because they already pay enough.