Brighton officials want to recoup money they say they lost because of an undeserved tax break to a controversial hotel project. | Brighton Lodging applied to COMIDA earlier this year for about $180,000 in mortgage and sales tax exemptions. The company bought and renovated the Wellsley Inn on East Henrietta Road. In October, after heavy criticism from labor groups and Brighton officials, the company withdrew its request for the sales tax exemption. But it did receive the mortgage tax break. Hotels shouldn't receive exemptions, critics say, because they locate based on demand.| During the December 18 COMIDA board meeting, Brighton Town Board member Ray Tierney asked if the agency will try to recoup the mortgage tax money. The benefits could be worth as much as $60,000 - $30,000 each for the town and the county. | The board did not give Tierney a definitive answer. COMIDA chair Theresa Mazullo said the agency will explore the matter.
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