Ridgefield Representative John Frey says he's heard from a number of constituents who are concerned about the reduction of State and Local Tax exemption at $10,000. He co-sponsored a bill in response to that concern, which essentially allows taxpayers to reclassify their property tax payments as charitable donations. This would allow municipalities like Ridgefield to set up charitable organizations so taxpayers can continue to write off the full amount of their local property taxes.