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Lewisville council unanimously opposes proposed state limits on local property tax authority
Summary
The Town of Lewisville adopted Resolution 2026-013 on April 9, 2026, opposing state legislation that would cap local property tax revenue or require referenda; council members cited risks to public safety and local services and directed the clerk to forward the resolution to the NC General Assembly and the NC League of Municipalities.
The Town of Lewisville's council on April 9 unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-013 opposing proposed state legislation that would impose levy limits, revenue caps or mandatory voter referenda on municipalities seeking to exceed revenue thresholds.
The resolution, read into the record by the mayor, cites Article 5, Section 2 of the North Carolina Constitution and argues that property tax revenue…
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