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Town manager warns state tax bills could squeeze services; proposes 1.5¢ increase for Fletcher Fire and Rescue
Summary
At a council meeting, the town manager warned that recently introduced state bills to cap local tax levies and delay property revaluations could reduce Fletcher's revenue and proposed a 1.5¢ property-tax rate increase earmarked for Fletcher Fire and Rescue as staff prepares the upcoming budget.
At a Fletcher Town Council meeting, the town manager warned that recently introduced state bills that would limit local tax levies and delay property revaluations could constrain town revenues and proposed a 1.5¢ property tax-rate increase dedicated to Fletcher Fire and Rescue as part of budget preparations.
The manager told the council staff will present a full budget at a Thursday morning meeting and said the 1.5¢ increase is specifically "dedicated for the needs of the fire department, Fletcher Fire and Rescue." He added that he had "balanced" a draft budget and that he did not recommend rate…
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