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Midway council adopts resolution opposing state limits on local property tax authority
Summary
Council approved Resolution No. 03‑26 urging the North Carolina General Assembly to reject proposed laws that would cap local property tax growth or require voter referenda to exceed levy limits, citing concern about impacts on local services and fiscal autonomy.
The Midway Town Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 03‑26 on May 4 opposing proposed state legislation that would limit local property tax authority through levy limits, revenue caps, or mandatory voter referenda.
Town Manager Brock Hall told council that property tax revenue is a primary locally controlled funding source for essential services such as public safety, and while Midway currently relies less on property tax than some municipalities, charter limits already restrict increases greater than $0.10 without voter approval. The resolution directs the Town Clerk to transmit the adopted language to Davidson County’s legislative delegation, leadership of the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, and the North Carolina League of Municipalities.
Councilor Mike McAlpine moved to adopt the resolution; the motion passed unanimously.
