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Residents urge Henderson City Council not to raise property taxes, demand line-by-line transparency
Summary
Three residents at the May 21 public hearing urged the Council not to raise property taxes, called for clearer communication about the deficit, and demanded line-by-line budget disclosures; speakers said trust eroded when the deficit became public only recently.
At the public hearing Mayor Melissa Elliott opened the floor to residents, and several speakers urged the Council to avoid raising property taxes and to provide full transparency about the city’s finances. Melissa Lemmond, a 25‑year resident, "asked the Council not to raise property taxes," said many residents were unaware of the City’s deficit until recently, and recommended living within the City's means rather than relying on tax increases.
Lee Faulkner, a 55‑year resident, said citizens want clearer communication about how decisions fit a long‑term plan and supported pursuing new revenue through business attraction and development to avoid overreliance on taxes. Mary Susan Williams asked for a "line-by-line" accounting and urged the Council to focus on responsible spending and retaining competitiveness for residents and businesses. Council members acknowledged the concerns and scheduled another budget session for further review.
