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Residents urge Commissioners to lower tax rate and assist Shelby DAV with roof repairs
Summary
Three public commenters urged the Board to consider the impact of any tax increase on fixed-income residents and asked for county assistance to replace the Shelby Disabled American Veterans building roof.
During the public comment period on Aug. 5, residents urged the Board to consider taxpayer hardship when setting the county tax rate. Danny Blanton (1827-1 Creek Ridge Road, Shelby) told Commissioners that fixed-income citizens cannot afford higher taxes or fees and asked that the county lower tax rates. Peter Williams echoed Blanton’s concerns.
Ernest McCluney, Commander of the Shelby Disabled American Veterans chapter, requested the county’s consideration and assistance with a new roof for the Shelby DAV building. Commissioners did not take formal action on the roof request during the meeting; public-comment requests were received and entered into the record for staff follow-up and future consideration.
