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Loudon County Commission Debates $0.25 Property Tax Hike for New School in Lenoir City Amid Public Concern
Loudon County is considering a significant property tax hike to fund educational infrastructure amid sides drawn between fiscal conservatism and the demands of a swiftly growing population. According to WATE, the proposal, calling for a $0.25 per $100 assessed value increase, would raise the tax rate from $1.51 to $1.76. This decision will be the focal point of the commission meeting on Monday at the Loudon County Courthouse Annex.
Motion to dismiss ruling in County, Lenoir City suit expected soon
A recent court hearing for motions to dismiss a Loudon County lawsuit against Lenoir City and two other defendants ended without a ruling, but it’s expected to come before the month’s end. The lawsuit argues that the city’s disputed annexations of two unincorporated properties, starting in 2020, didn’t follow state law and weren’t approved by Loudon County Commission as required by a 2005 inter-local agreement between the city and county. The county alleges these actions have stripped its rights to protect its interests. ...
Candidate forum held in Loudon County
Dozens of people gathered in Tellico Village to learn more about the candidates running for state offices in the Aug. 1 election. The forum, organized by the Tellico Village Property Owners Association, was held at the Kahite Community Center from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 13. Some attendees sipped wine or cocktails brought in from the attached restaurant, which is next to a golf course, as they listened to the occasionally animated exchanges that ensued. ...
Candidate forum held in Tellico Village
Dozens of people gathered in Tellico Village to learn more about the candidates running for state offices in the Aug. 1 election. The forum, organized by the Tellico Village Property Owners Association, was held at the Kahite Community Center from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 13. Some attendees sipped wine or cocktails brought in from the attached restaurant, which is next to a golf course, as they listened to the occasionally animated exchanges that ensued. ...
Loudon County may soon raise property tax rate by 25 cents to pay for new school building, improvements to existing schools
LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. — People from the Loudon County community packed into a room for a commission meeting on Monday, as leaders began discussing a proposal to raise the county's property tax rate by 25 cents to pay for a $115 million school building project. Many of the people...
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