THE
LAMAR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD THE FIRST OF
THREE PUBLIC HEARINGS TUESDAY AT 6PM AT THE COURTHOUSE
REQUIRED FOR A PROPOSED ONE MILL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
ACCORDING
TO SCHOOL SUPERINTENDANT DR. JUTE WILSON THE TAX HIKE
WILL FUND A PAY INCREASE FOR ALL CERTIFIED AND CLASSIFIED
EMPLOYEES OF THE SCHOOL SYSTEM , MOST OF WHOM ARE RESIDENTS
OF LAMAR COUNTY.
HE
POINTED TO VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS THAT HAVE DECREASED THE
NET LAMAR COUNTY TAX DIGEST--$25 MILLION LESS PER YEAR AND
NOTED TO STAY COMPETITIVE IN THE JOB MARKET THIS TAX
MILLAGE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY.
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