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doesn't include from where money for reimbursement would come. Dutremble said his bill is needed by seniors because during the budget process earlier this year, a Republican proposal to eliminate what is com monly known as the Circuit Breaker program and replace it with the Property Tax Fairness Credit will take a toll on seniors’ abili ties to afford to stay in their homes. Under the older pro gram, the average rebate was $478 and the maxi mum was $1,600, according to Dutremble. Under the new program, the maximum rebate for people more than 70 years old is only $400. Dutremble will appeal the council's decision on Nov. 21. “I hope explaining this will change people's minds,” he said. Dutremble has already convinced one member of the council to vote his way. Sen. Troy Jackson, D Fort Kent, said he doesn't remember how he voted on the bill. Last month, council members reviewed approximately 400 bills and approved about 100 of those to move forward. But having learned more about the measure, Jackson said, “I support it 100 per cent. ‘It’s really a great idea, he said. Almost everywhere in the state property taxes are creeping up, said Jackson. This is hard on everyone, he said, and “even more for people 65 and older. ... It’s important to have a pro gram like this in place.” Staff Writer Dina Mendros can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 324 or dmen dros@journaltribune.com.
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