Taxes & Public Money in Franklin Springs
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A referendum this November will decide whether city property owners 65 and older stop paying city property taxes.
The rate, which determines property tax bills, continues a multi-year decline from 7 mills in 2021.
The city's outside auditor reported the FY2025 financial statements were fairly presented but noted the city left out a required narrative analysis section…
A year-end financial report shows the city spent slightly more than its adopted General Fund budget for the fiscal year that ended in 2025.
An outside audit of the city's FY2024 finances was presented to the city council, giving residents an independent look at how public money was handled.
The city is having an outside firm promote Franklin Springs on social media, a move that could shape how residents and visitors see the city's offerings.
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