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Franklin County board discusses Walmart project tax revenue split, then addresses allegations

The county is weighing how projected tax revenue from the Walmart project would be divided, including money for the Industrial Building Authority and schools, after citizens raised allegations about the distribution.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked November 14, 2026
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The Franklin County Board of Commissioners discussed a memorandum of understanding and the distribution of projected tax revenue from the Walmart project. Under the discussion, the Industrial Building Authority would receive approximately $12.5 million over a 15-year period, while the Board of Education would receive approximately $22 million over the same period.

SourcesSeptember 29, 2026, BOC Work Session Agenda. Minutes

At a later meeting, citizens raised allegations regarding the Walmart Distribution Center tax distribution and a claim involving payment for Tonya Powers' education. Chair Long said the Board was aware of the rumor and allegations and that attorneys were reviewing the matter.

SourcesOctober 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting_Agenda. Minutes

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Citizen allegations regarding tax distribution from Walmart Distribution Center and payment for Tonya Powers' education

Chair Long stated that the Board was aware of the education-related rumor and allegations and that attorneys were reviewing the matter.

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MinutesOctober 05, 2026, Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting_Agenda. MinutesChair Long stated that the Board was aware of the education-related rumor and allegations and that attorneys were reviewing the matter.
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Walmart project: MOU and distribution of projected tax revenue, including the share allocated to the Industrial Building Authority

the IBA would receive approximately $12.5 million over the 15-year period, while the

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MinutesSeptember 29, 2026, BOC Work Session Agenda. Minutesthe IBA would receive approximately $12.5 million over the 15-year period, while the

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