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Wayne County commissioners adopt resolution opposing proposed limits on county property tax authority, warn of unfunded mandates
Summary
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners voted 5–1 April 21 to adopt Resolution 2026‑6 opposing proposed constitutional or statutory limits on county property tax authority, saying the change would reduce local flexibility, shift costs, and require state funding for mandated services.
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2026‑6 on April 21, opposing proposed constitutional and statutory changes that would limit county property tax authority.
Chairman Doy led off a lengthy discussion warning that caps or restrictions on county property taxing power could leave counties unable to meet rising costs and fulfill mandated services. "It's easy to take a position to limit property taxes. It's easy to take a stand for that. But with that stand comes consequences," the chairman said, urging…
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