ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell homeowners will have another chance to voice their opinions about a proposed property tax increase.
City officials want to raise taxes for the first time in 10 years. They initially proposed an increase of more than 50%.
But after a packed town hall turned heated last week, they are now considering a 5.9 millage rate. That would still mean a nearly 20% increase in taxes.
Why city leaders say the tax increase is needed and the pushback from homeowners, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News This Morning from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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Channel 2 Action News was there last Wednesday as residents packed a town hall meeting.
Mayor Mary Robichaux acknowledged the impact of a tax increase.
“Yes it’s a tax increase no one wants that but I don’t think it’s realistic to keep going as we are,” Robichaux told residents.
But some residents questioned how city leaders arrived at the proposed 5.9 millage rate. Gay Maloney, a Roswell resident and Realtor, said she asked city leaders how that figure was determined.
“We said where did you come up with this figure I don’t know the other council member person proposed it are you serious? It’s based on one persons assessment,” Maloney said.
Maloney also raised concerns that higher property taxes could make Roswell less attractive to potential homebuyers.
The 5.9 millage rate is not final.
Residents will have another opportunity to weigh in during a public hearing Monday at 6 p.m. The Roswell City Council is scheduled to take a final vote on the millage rate September 28.
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