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“Whitesides Introduces First Bill, Providing Tax Relief For Chiquita Canyon Residents”

“Wednesday, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced his first bill in the 119th Congress, to provide tax relief for residents in his district impacted by the Chiquita Canyon landfill.

Chiquita Canyon Landfill, which has been repeatedly cited and warned for polluting the air, water, and land in nearby neighborhoods, provides financial relief for residents affected by the toxic pollutants. The Chiquita Canyon Tax Relief Act would ensure that residents in Val Verde, Castaic, and the Santa Clarita Valley are not unfairly taxed on the much-needed assistance they receive.

“I’m proud that my very first bill in Congress will provide assistance to the residents in my district who have been affected by the Chiquita Canyon landfill,” Whitesides said. “These hardworking families should not have to pay taxes on the help they are receiving to recover from the damage caused by this environmental disaster. I will keep doing everything I can to lower costs for our community”