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Ware County commissioners pause on backing homestead-exemption referendum for residents 75 and older
Summary
The commission discussed a governor’s-office request to support a house bill to place a November referendum allowing residents 75+ to claim an additional school-tax homestead exemption; commissioners raised concerns about an estimated $400,000 revenue impact and agreed to consult the school board before taking action.
Commission staff told the Ware County Commission at its April 13 work session that the governor’s office asked the county to send a letter or resolution supporting a house bill to put a referendum before voters that would allow homeowners age 75 and older to claim an additional homestead exemption for school taxes.
“This is asking the county commission either do a resolution or a letter or send an email back responding that they support this house…
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