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An Unnecessary Tax Hike: Bladen commissioners go back on their ‘No Tax Increase’ promise

by Dr. Terry Stoops, Joseph Coletti, Dr. Michael Sanera
posted on in City & County Government, Education (PreK-12), Spending & Taxes
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Key points:

  • Bladen county commissioners are asking voters to approve a $375,000 tax increase.
  • If voters approve, commissioners promise to spend the new revenue on specified school needs.
  • Commissioners are asking for a tax increase while ignoring the county manager’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget that fulfills the commissioners’ “No Tax Increase” pledge.
  • Bladen County schools have adequate funding from federal, state, and lottery sources.
  • Federal funds alone bring in three times the amount received from the tax increase.


Regional Brief 80: An Unnecessary Tax Hike: Bladen commissioners go back on their ‘No Tax Increase’ promise

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