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Plain Dealing aldermen approve higher millage, set rate at 8.35% for 2025
Summary
After discussion the board voted to raise the town's 2025 millage rate from 7.35% to 8.35%, a change council recorded would produce an approximate tax increase of $7,417 and projected sales tax income of about $46,920.
The Plain Dealing Board of Aldermen voted on June 10 to raise the town's 2025 millage rate to 8.35% from the current 7.35%.
Alderman Jeff Benson moved to set the new millage at 8.35% rather than the higher 8.73% figure discussed earlier; Alderman Shavonda Gay seconded. The motion passed with all members voting in favor.
The record shows the council discussed revenue effects: the meeting minutes list an approximate tax increase of $7,417 and estimated sales tax income of about $46,920 associated with the change. The minutes do not list a detailed tax-impact worksheet or voter-level roll call beyond noting unanimous approval.
Why it matters: the millage rate determines the town's property tax levy and affects residents' tax bills and municipal revenue for services.
What's next: the council set the new rate for 2025; further administrative steps such as formal publication and filing of the rate were not detailed in the meeting minutes.
