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Kingsport official apologizes after duplicate tax notices; city pledges review and reimbursements
Summary
A Kingsport resident raised concerns about duplicate property tax bills; City Manager Chris apologized at the Oct. 7 Board meeting, said no extra payment is required and outlined steps to review controls, pursue reimbursements and modernize billing systems.
Tim Sanders urged the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Oct. 7 to hold contractors accountable after some residents received duplicate property tax notices in the city mailing. “You screwed up,” Sanders said, arguing the city should recoup costs from any contractor errors and warning seniors could mistakenly pay twice.
City Manager Chris acknowledged the problem and apologized on behalf of the city, saying the duplication stemmed from an antiquated software…
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