Property tax referendum fails in Tuscaloosa
Money would have been used for schools
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Residents in Tuscaloosa voted down a proposed property tax increase that would have benefitted schools.
Polls were open Tuesday, Sept. 24 for residents to let their voice be known.
Final results of the vote showed 4,999 votes in favor of the tax increase and 5,704 votes opposed.
The proposal: An 11 mill increase on property taxes. The city school district estimated that increase would have brought in an additional $17 million per year.
Officials said the money would have been used to expand academic programs and improve school security.
City records show this was the first school tax referendum in Tuscaloosa since 1986.
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