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Kingsport leaders apologize after duplicate tax notices; council sets modest local match for 2025 relief program
Summary
A public commenter pressed the city to secure refunds after a third-party mailer error sent duplicate property tax notices. The city manager apologized, said those who already paid will be reimbursed if ordinance is approved, and the board set a $40 local match for the 2025 tax-relief program (6-0).
During public comment at the Oct. 7 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, resident Tim Sanders urged the city to recoup money for taxpayers after a third‑party billing error produced duplicate property tax notices.
“The first thing that’s the next phrase of that is Kingsport requested a refund,” Sanders told the board, and he urged officials to require contractors to repay the city for mistakes. “Give the people back the money. You screwed up,” he said, warning that duplicate mailings can lead seniors and other residents to pay twice.
City Manager (name not specified in the transcript) responded in the communications…
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