Paterson Presses Tax Cap ALBANY, NEW YORK (WXXI) - Governor David Paterson is continuing to push for his property tax cap proposal. The governor, who met with advocates of the plan, rebuked groups that are against the idea.

Paterson appeared with anti-tax groups, who back his plan to cap school property taxes at 4% per year. Paterson met Monday with teachers unions, school boards, and others who oppose the tax cap, and he had some harsh words for them.

"I don't want to hear...that my plan is dead on arrival. That is outrageous," said Paterson. "That's not going to be tolerated by this Administration. That's what gave Albany the name 'the dysfunctional capital of the world'."

Paterson says he's willing to make compromises with the opponents on issues, like whether to hold school budget elections.

The governor faces even more opposition from both the Senate and the Assembly, who each support different plans that do not include a tax cap. Paterson said Tuesday he may call lawmakers back for a special session before the elections, to draw attention to the issue.

"I don't want to try to impose my will on people," said Paterson, who said he nevertheless wants to "demonstrate to the voters" how seriously the legislature is taking the concerns of the public, after a recent poll found 74% want a tax cap. © Copyright 2010, WXXI