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Residents split in public forum over proposed tax increase for schools and sheriff’s office
Summary
During the July 22, 2019 special session public forum, Derrick Williams urged a tax increase to support schools and the sheriff’s office while three other residents spoke in opposition.
During the public forum at the start of Cheatham County’s July 22 special session, four residents gave brief statements about a potential tax increase to support local services.
Derrick Williams (District 2) spoke in favor of a tax increase, saying it should be used to fund schools and the sheriff’s office. Jackson Shivers (District 4), Jim Cripps (District 3) and Dustin Knapp (District 4) each spoke in opposition. The minutes record the forum opening at 5:00 P.M. and closing at 5:10 P.M.
Those public comments preceded a recess and the formal session where commissioners took multiple roll-call votes on budgets and tax levies. The minutes do not show a direct responsive debate from commissioners during the public-comment period; subsequent formal votes addressed the county’s budgets and levy structure.
