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Residents raise concerns about school funding, development and farmland preservation at Oconee County meeting
Summary
Two public commenters told the Oconee County Council that tax incentives and development threaten school funding and farmland; the Agriculture Advisory Board read a letter thanking council for enforcing density restrictions amid a proposed development.
During public comment on Jan. 20, two residents raised concerns about property tax incentives and development in Oconee County.
Sue (Susan) Blunt of Seneca told the council she learned at a board meeting that special source revenue credits given in lieu of taxes "can lock in specific millage rates for the life of the agreement" and could reduce school-district revenues. "Up to 30 years of property taxes…
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