Randolph County commissioners are considering —- you’re reading this right —- a 9-cent property tax increase. And county residents packed last night’s meeting to show their collective displeasure:
Franklinville resident Donald Chapman told commissioners there would be more foreclosures in Randolph County if they raised the property tax rate. He suggested the county look at pay cuts for staff – a move that other residents suggested during the public hearing.
Roger Yates of Asheboro said a property tax increase could hurt economic development.
“I think this is detrimental to attracting any new businesses to our county,” he said. “If I were going to locate a business in any county, I’d be looking at the tax rate.”
Commission chair Darrell Frye assured residents their would not be a 9-cent increase —- more than likely only a 4-cent increase after they raid the county’s fund balance.
