Jeff,
Here are my answers:
Meck Deck: With the softening local economy as a backdrop, and mindful of the pending re-valuation of Mecklenburg County’s property tax base, do you support or oppose a reduction in the county property tax rate to a revenue-neutral number?
I strongly support a reduction of the Mecklenburg County tax rate to offset the effects of revaluation and to achieve a revenue neutral result. I was in favor of this revenue neutral rate adjustment prior to the economic downturn of the last few weeks, and my position has only been reinforced by recent market events.
Meck Deck: If you oppose adoption of a revenue-neutral tax rate, how would you advise local property taxpayers to prepare for higher property tax bills, 10 to 20 percent higher in many cases, during an economic recession?
N.A I favor a revenue neutral tax rate adjustment.
