Letter: Need more explanation about what rec bond will do before supporting it

According to last week’s Chowan Herald, the proposed Chowan County recreation bond would raise the county tax rate by 6.5 cents. This would mean a 9.3% increase in Chowan property taxes, now at 69.5 cents per $100 of property valuation.

In the case of our family that would result in $633 more in property taxes each year, or almost $53 per month.

Before we vote to tax ourselves that much more we will need to understand what the bond will actually accomplish, and look forward to seeing the complete details and justification from Chowan County.

JOHN AND ROBIN SAMS

Edenton