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The White Property Bill
New sales tax would cut City of White property bills
White, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would let City of White homeowners pay less property tax, but a new sales tax would help pay for it.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would give homeowners in the City of White a big break on their property taxes. Instead of paying property tax on their home's value, they would pay none. To make up for this, a new sales tax would be put in place across Bartow County. This means everyone who buys things in the county would pay a little more. Voters would get to decide if they want this change. If it passes, homeowners save money, but everyone pays more sales tax. If you live in Bartow County, this bill could change how much you pay for things and how much homeowners pay in taxes.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- This bill would create a homestead exemption from property taxes for homes in the City of White.
- The exemption would mean homeowners would not pay property tax on their home's assessed value.
- A new sales tax in Bartow County would be put in place to pay for this property tax break.
- People would vote on this plan in a special election, called a referendum.
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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