People in Rutherford County could soon be paying more in property taxes if the County Mayor's proposed budget is approved.
"I’m recommending a tax increase that I had no idea I would have to do, and 15 percent is a lot of money for a lot of people right now," said Joe Carr, County Mayor of Rutherford County. "I hate it."
Carr said after he was elected he was surprised to learn he inherited a $64 million deficit. He said he explored all other options before proposing a property tax increase which could range from 14 to 16 percent. He said all county department's will be operating with the same budgets as last year. He also requested the Tennessee Legislature allow Rutherford county to implement development taxes and impact fees to bring in extra money - something that is already done in other neighboring counties.