Ballooning payments for past borrowing could leave future county leaders with little choice but to raise property taxes.
‘A Tight Year’
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs proposes a budget that’s far from extravagant and doesn’t call for a property tax increase.
Discount Discontinued
By closing a reappraisal loophole, Knox County Commission looks to increase revenues by millions without raising taxes.
Weekly Watch: Feb. 24- March 2, 2025
Every Monday we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
2022 Revue: City of Knoxville
Change was a constant in city government this year, from stadium financing to taxes to KPD and more.
Power Poll: Justifying Tax Hikes
A majority of survey respondents say city employee pay increases and county infrastructure upgrades are sufficient reasons to raise property tax rates.
Council OKs Budget, Tax Hike
Kincannon’s $434.1 million budget proposal and the accompanying 50-cent property tax increase get reserved but solid support.
City Budget Vote Looms
Council will take up Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $434.1 million budget and accompanying property tax increase on Tuesday.
Falling Bills
In a Knox County sample, most property owners both inside and outside city limits are effectively paying less in taxes than they were a decade ago.
Sustaining Services, Raising Taxes
City Mayor Indya Kincannon proposes a 50-cent property tax hike to pay for a budget that would increase pay for city employees.
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