Parks and taxes clash as towns defend shared funds
Laurel Park residents argue against paying twice for county services while Fletcher and Mills River leaders defend sales tax allocations. Fletcher boosts law enforcement with a million dollars yearly, but parks and recreation costs aid Henderson County. Mills River touts a park, town hall, and library as benefiting all residents.
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Mills River Budget Plan Maintains Tax Rate At 2.24 Cents
Mills River council reviews a draft budget showing a 0.5 cent increase over the revenue neutral rate due to a $89 million growth in the tax base since 2011. The plan reclassifies staff, adds a park ranger, and funds raises, incentives, and new positions while trimming administration and boosting parks. The budget work session is set for May 14.
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Mills River
Wells
Partnership For Economic Development
Henderson County
Sierra Nevada
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