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Newton County hearing adjourned after public comment; no vote on tax increase
Summary
After a public-comment period in which residents urged the county not to raise property taxes, the moderator recorded a motion to adjourn from Commissioner Edwards, second by Commissioner Cooper, and announced a 5-0 vote to adjourn. The board did not vote on adopting the proposed millage during the session.
After public comment concluded, the moderator moved the meeting to a vote on adjournment. The moderator stated that the motion was made by Commissioner Edwards and seconded by Commissioner Cooper; he then announced, "Passes 5 0," and declared the meeting adjourned. The transcript contains no record of a board vote to adopt or reject the proposed 2.16% millage increase during this session.
The public-comment period will continue to be part of the record for any future action on the tentative millage; the county scheduled an additional hearing for Aug. 4 and may take official action at a subsequent meeting.
