Budget wrangling: Asheville property tax hike no longer taboo among Council members
For years, even in the midst of city budget shortfalls, one measure has stayed off the table: a property tax hike. But on May 22, several Council members voted for an increase that would have funded a pay raise for Asheville firefighters and police; the proposal failed by a single vote. The raise and tax increase remain under serious consideration as the city tries to resolve its budget concerns in a special work session Tuesday, June 5.
