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The Emerson Homeowners Bill
Emerson homeowners could pay less property tax
Emerson, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
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This bill would let Emerson homeowners pay less property tax by using money from a new sales tax in Bartow County.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would help homeowners in Emerson by lowering their property taxes. The money to make up for this would come from a new sales tax in Bartow County. This means people who buy things in Bartow County, including Emerson homeowners, would pay a little more in sales tax. The bill failed recently but was reconsidered, showing it still has some support. People should watch if it comes up again.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would create a property tax break for homeowners in Emerson.
- The tax break would be for the full assessed value of their home.
- A new sales tax in Bartow County would pay for this property tax break.
- Voters would need to approve the new sales tax.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Patty Stinson (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Tangie Herring (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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