Hudson,NY- Today, local Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand (NY-20) announced that she will hold a town hall meeting this Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 12:00pm at the Brunswick Elk’s Lodge. The topic of the forum will be Rising Costs of Taxes on Upstate Families.

Taxpayers from the twentieth district can hear about a bill Congresswoman Gillibrand is sponsoring which would help local taxpayers save money on their property taxes. In addition, experts will be on hand to give tips on how to save money on federal taxes.

“After years of rising property taxes, increased health care costs, and skyrocketing gas prices, relieving the tax pressures on our families in Upstate New York needs to be a priority in Congress”, said Congresswoman Gillibrand.

The Congresswoman encourages local residents to come out to meet her and share their opinions and concerns on such an important issue facing so many families in the region.

WHO: Congresswoman Gillibrand, MaryAnn Tucker: Director of Legislative Affairs, NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, Barb Pielo: Internal Revenue Service, and Geoff Gloak: Director of Public Information, NYS Office of Real Property Services.

WHAT: Town Hall Meeting on Taxes

WHEN: Wednesday, March 26, 2008
          12:00pm-1:00pm

WHERE: Brunswick Elks Lodge
Rte No. 2556
665 Brunswick Rd
Troy NY 12180-6909

ABOUT: Prior to her election Congresswoman Gillibrand promised to hold Town Hall meetings in each of the ten counties she represents open to the public and the media at least once a month. Congresswoman Gillibrand believes accountability and accessibility to the communities she serves is very important to being an effective Representative and is committed to both.