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Commissioner proposes five-year repeal of Knox County 'privilege' tax; colleagues urge caution
Summary
Commissioner Jay proposed phasing out a county privilege tax over five years, calling it 'double taxation' and citing roughly $7.8 million in extra receipts this year; other commissioners warned of rising expenditures, bond payments in 2027 and potential impacts on road funding and recommended further budget review.
Commissioner Jay proposed phasing out a Knox County privilege tax over five years, saying the tax represents "double taxation" and that current receipts are well above projections.
Jay outlined a phased rollback that would begin in the next fiscal-year budget, saying the first year would represent "point 15%" and that county revenue is currently about $7.8 million above projections. He said the plan is intended to be fiscally responsible and could be paused or adjusted if county finances worsen.
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