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Phenix City official rejects social-media claims that Troy University campus closing is shrinking tax base
Summary
During council comments, an official disputed Facebook posts claiming Troy University’s closure had weakened the city's tax base and said such claims were "totally not true," urging patience and pointing to assessed-value trends.
During council comments on March 4, a Phenix City official disputed social-media posts claiming that the local Troy University campus closing had led to a decline in the city's economic standing, saying, "That's totally not true." The official said reporters were seeking information and asserted that assessed taxable assets have not shown the claimed decline over the previous year.
Council discussion emphasized following proper processes and patience for agenda items and public requests. The transcript records the speaker asking residents to follow the appropriate agenda procedures and to be patient while staff responds to inquiries; no formal action or financial reports were presented in the provided segments to substantiate a change in assessed values.
The transcript excerpt does not include data on assessed valuation, nor does it include a formal staff report or vote addressing the university or tax-base claims. The councilor asked for patience from residents and reporters while the city compiles official information.
