チャタヌーガ市議会は 住民の反対を前に 38セントの不動産税増税を 僅差で承認した Chattanooga's City Council narrowly approved a 38-cent property tax hike, facing resident opposition.

Chatanooga市議会は5-4票を選出し,Tim Kelly市長の38%の不動産税収支増案を推進し,当該金額を100ドル当たり1.93ドルに設定した. Chattanooga's City Council voted 5-4 to advance Mayor Tim Kelly's proposal for a 38-cent property tax increase, setting the rate at $1.93 per $100 of assessed property value. この動きは,追加44,800万ドルの収入を 引き出すことになり,一部の住民と,14セントの値上げを提案した市議会議員ヘンダーソンによって反対されました. This move, which will generate an additional $44.8 million, was opposed by some residents and Councilman Henderson, who proposed a lower 14-cent increase. 市長ケリーはこの提案を擁護し,市街地の成長と資金調達を支援するとともに,初の対応者,新しい消防士の地位,インフラの改善を図る. Mayor Kelly defended the proposal, stating it would support city growth and fund raises for first responders, new firefighter positions, and infrastructure improvements. 審議会は9月9日(土)に最終決定を下す. The council will make a final decision on September 9th.