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Roswell holds special hearing on 4.949 millage rate; resident asks about rollback option
Summary
The City of Roswell held a special called public hearing Sept. 15 on a proposed millage rate of 4.949 for tax year 2025. A resident asked whether the city will adopt a rollback rate to offset tax increases tied to rising home values; city staff provided an example and council explained the legal hearing requirement and its policy goals.
The City of Roswell held a special called public hearing on Sept. 15 to discuss the millage rate for tax year 2025, a proposed rate of 4.949. Mayor Curt Wilson opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and City Clerk Nancy Long read the item for the record.
The hearing drew one public speaker, Daryl O'Hare, who asked whether the city would adopt a rollback millage rate to keep total property tax bills from rising as home values increase. “I understand that it's not increasing. However, property taxes are increasing because the value of our homes are going up,” O'Hare said, adding that rising household costs make any additional tax burden concerning for…
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