County mulls MRTS fund for schools and BRCC tax impact
Henderson County commissioners weighed renewing a maintenance and repair technology and security fund that adds five cents to the tax rate. The proposal could push the rate above revenue neutrality as the 2024 budget follows a 48 percent countywide property reassessment and a planned rate cut from 56.1 to 43.1 cents.
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Lightning
Henderson County
Blue Ridge Community College
John Mitchell
BRCC
Fire districts seek 31 percent tax rise over costs
County fire districts request a 31 percent revenue increase citing wage competition and inflation for equipment and station upgrades. Eight districts report higher values but keep rates, yet overall revenue climbs as reappraisal inflates property values. local officials seek a stable rate through 2027 amid rising service calls and costs across all 12 departments.
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Lightning
Board of Commissioners
Bill Lapsley
BRCC
Saluda
Bat Cave
Fire & Rescue Advisory Committee
Jimmy Brissie
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