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Business owners press Henderson council on taxes and mayoral spending at budget hearing

Henderson City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

At the May 22, 2025 budget public hearing, local business owner Melissa Lemmond criticized last year's property tax increase and highlighted $5,300 in recent mayoral expenditures, urging fiscal restraint; Mary Susan Williams urged transparency and ethical consideration in budget decisions.

During the FY 2026 budget public hearing on May 22, 2025, two residents criticized the city's spending decisions and urged the Henderson City Council to prioritize needs over discretionary expenditures.

Local business owner Melissa Lemmond told the council that many residents and business owners remain…

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