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Depending on state approval and the outcome of a special referendum, Limestone County residents who live within the Madison City Limits may see their property taxes rise.
The proposed 6-mill property tax increase would help fund educational needs — including a new high school on County Line Road — but would replace a half-cent sales tax the council passed last year.
As many as 3,453 Limestone County residents could be affected by the increase. Probate Judge Mike Davis said there are 1,231 registered voters in Limestone County who live within the Madison city limits.
According to a legal notice, the proposed bill would make no change in the use of any of the revenues from the city’s General Purpose Tax as levied and collected. It says the bill will become effective immediately upon its passage and approval by the governor.
On March 28, the Madison City Council set a public hearing date of April 25 to discuss the property tax increase. Once the council passes a resolution, the state House and Senate must then approve it before Gov. Robert Bentley signs off on it.
State Sen. Bill Holtzclaw, R-Madison, said he has not received any comments for or against the proposed increase.
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