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High Point council adopts resolution opposing state limits on local property‑tax authority
Summary
The council added and unanimously adopted a resolution urging the North Carolina General Assembly to reject legislation or a constitutional amendment that would limit municipalities' authority to set property tax rates, citing potential impacts on services and local budgeting.
The High Point City Council voted to adopt a resolution opposing any legislation or constitutional amendment that would limit local governments’ authority to set property tax rates.
Mayor Cyril Jefferson opened the added agenda item by describing the city’s concern that restrictions from the General Assembly could restrict municipalities’ ability to respond to population growth, inflation and emergencies and could reduce revenue for essential services such as…
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