The city will not adopt a new statewide homestead exemption meant to limit growth in home assessments, after holding public hearings on the opt-out.
February 20, 2025: Opt Out Resolution
The story
The Franklin Springs City Council held two public hearings on January 27 and January 28, 2025 on the city's intent to opt out of HB581, a statewide floating homestead exemption. At one hearing, resident Bruce Scranton spoke in favor of HB581, meaning against the city's opt-out.
At its February 20, 2025 meeting, Mayor Moore read the HB581 resolution and the council voted to approve it, with Bill Bell making the motion.
What happened
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Mayor Moore read HB581 Resolution. Bill Bell made a motion to approve the Resolution.
8. Opt Out Resolution
Public Hearing Meeting Minutes Intent to OPT OUT HBS581
Bruce Scranton, resident of Franklin Springs, spoke in favor of HB581.
Public Hearing Meeting Minutes Intent to OPT OUT HB581
Public Hearing Agenda Intent to Opt Out of Homestead Exemption
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