Tax rates rise as inflation nudges budgets above revenue neutral
Henderson County and five towns adopt budgets amid a 48 percent rise in the taxable base after a countywide revaluation. All towns, rural fire and rescue departments push rates above revenue neutral due to inflation and costs. County programs fund K-12 and BRCC while major projects are trimmed. Laurel Park schedules a six year repaving plan. Mills River allocates funds to buy adjacent Mills River Creamery property.