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Henry County finance staff reports $17.7 million favorable forecast, commissioners press for $8 million clarification
Summary
County finance staff told the Board of Commissioners the county is trending $17.7 million favorable for the year after property tax collections from a 3‑mill increase; commissioners pressed staff to explain a previously cited $8 million figure, and staff agreed to follow up.
Henry County finance staff presented a midyear update on finances Tuesday, saying year‑to‑date revenues stand at about $225 million and the county is projecting a $17,700,000 favorable variance for the full year after recognizing property tax collections tied to a 3‑mill increase.
Why it matters: Property taxes make up roughly 42% of the county’s revenues, and the board approved the millage increase last year to fund public safety, personnel, deferred maintenance and capital projects. Commissioners pressed staff for clarity about an earlier reference…
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