Supporters of the cap as it is, including Cuomo, have pointed out local officials can always override the cap with a 60 percent majority. (nystateofpolitics.com)
And at the end of the day, all local governments can override the cap by passing a local law declaring their intention to collect more taxes than this new state law recommends. (syracuse.com)
It requires 60 percent of voters to support a budget that overrides the cap in order for it to effect. (nystateofpolitics.com)