Vote comes after lengthy Public Hearing and Commissioner Comments
FY 19-20 Budget BookThe Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2019 budget and set the 2018 millage rate Wednesday. The vote followed three public hearings and seven Town Halls held in recent weeks. The millage rate includes the 1.7 mill increase sought by Chairman Mike Boyce.
Boyce believes the increase is enough to keep all county services operating and begin the process of restoring some services cut during the recession. The millage rate will be effective for Fiscal Year 2018.
"I sincerely believe this millage rate will sustain Cobb County well into the future," Boyce said. "Maintaining this lifestyle in Cobb will be an investment for you, your children, and your grandchildren."
The millage rate was approved by a 3-2 vote, with Chairman Boyce, Commissioner Lisa Cupid and Commissioner Bob Weatherford voting in the affirmative. Commissioners Bob Ott and JoAnn Birrell voted against it.
After the millage rate was set, commissioners then approved the Fiscal Year 2019 budget by the same vote. The vote came after dozens of comments from citizens and lengthy discussions among the Board. Commissioners had indicated emails had shown support for the new millage rate.
The millage rate for the county's general fund will go from 6.76 to 8.46, still one of the lowest rates in metro Atlanta. The $454,187,061 budget is 12.58% higher than Fiscal Year 2018 and restores the County’s capital replacement schedule. Those who live in their primary homes in Cobb County receive a unique tax break in the form of a floating homestead exemption that keeps their contribution to the general fund frozen as the assessed value of their homes rises.
FY 19-20 Budget BookThe Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2019 budget and set the 2018 millage rate Wednesday. The vote followed three public hearings and seven Town Halls held in recent weeks. The millage rate includes the 1.7 mill increase sought by Chairman Mike Boyce.
Boyce believes the increase is enough to keep all county services operating and begin the process of restoring some services cut during the recession. The millage rate will be effective for Fiscal Year 2018.
"I sincerely believe this millage rate will sustain Cobb County well into the future," Boyce said. "Maintaining this lifestyle in Cobb will be an investment for you, your children, and your grandchildren."
The millage rate was approved by a 3-2 vote, with Chairman Boyce, Commissioner Lisa Cupid and Commissioner Bob Weatherford voting in the affirmative. Commissioners Bob Ott and JoAnn Birrell voted against it.
After the millage rate was set, commissioners then approved the Fiscal Year 2019 budget by the same vote. The vote came after dozens of comments from citizens and lengthy discussions among the Board. Commissioners had indicated emails had shown support for the new millage rate.
The millage rate for the county's general fund will go from 6.76 to 8.46, still one of the lowest rates in metro Atlanta. The $454,187,061 budget is 12.58% higher than Fiscal Year 2018 and restores the County’s capital replacement schedule. Those who live in their primary homes in Cobb County receive a unique tax break in the form of a floating homestead exemption that keeps their contribution to the general fund frozen as the assessed value of their homes rises.
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