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Franklin County IBA approves tax agreement for Walmart fulfillment center

The authority's 5-1 vote clears a taxation and economic development agreement tied to a proposed $1.25 billion Walmart fulfillment center project expected to bring 954 full-time jobs.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked October 1, 2026
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The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority placed an Agreement Regarding Taxation and Economic Development Goals on its September 16 agenda, covering the authority, Walmart Fulfillment Services, LLC, the Franklin County Board of Tax Assessors, and the Franklin County Tax Commissioner.

SourcesFranklin County IBA agenda - Sep 16, 2026 - September 16 2026 Agenda.pdf

At that same meeting, the authority approved a resolution tied to the agreement for a proposed Walmart fulfillment center project valued at $1.25 billion and expected to bring 954 full-time jobs. The motion carried 5-1, with Robert Isherwood voting against.

SourcesFranklin County IBA minutes - Sep 16, 2026 - September 16th, 2026 Preliminary IBA Minutes.pdf

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Agreement Regarding Taxation and Economic Development Goals between Franklin County IBA, Walmart Fulfillment Services, Board of Tax Assessors, and Tax Commissioner

Consideration of Agreement Regarding Taxation and Economic Development Goals between Franklin County IBA, Walmart Fulfillment Services, LLC, Franklin County Board of Tax Assessors, and Franklin County Tax Commissioner

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AgendaFranklin County IBA agenda - Sep 16, 2026 - September 16 2026 Agenda.pdfConsideration of Agreement Regarding Taxation and Economic Development Goals between Franklin County IBA, Walmart Fulfillment Services, LLC, Franklin County Board of Tax Assessors, and Franklin County
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Resolution among Franklin County Industrial Building Authority, Walmart Fulfillment Services, LLC, the Franklin County Board of Tax Assessors, and the Franklin County Tax Commissioner for a proposed Walmart fulfillment center project

The motion carried 5-1, with Robert Isherwood voting against.

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MinutesFranklin County IBA minutes - Sep 16, 2026 - September 16th, 2026 Preliminary IBA Minutes.pdfThe motion carried 5-1, with Robert Isherwood voting against.

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