| Some Constitutional reformers claim that the Alabama Constitution
prohibits citizens from increasing local taxes. How can they make this outlandish claim? Following is Mobile's
attempt to raise local property tax. Support
Citizens for Responsible Constitution Reform. Voters' options on May 15 If approved, the May 15 referendum would increase taxes for Mobile County schools by up to $27 million annually. The May 15 ballot measure separates voters into those who live in Mobile and Prichard and those who live in the rest of Mobile County. Voters must first answer a yes-or-no question on whether taxes for schools should be raised at all. Mobile and Prichard voters then will choose one of two options: a 12-mill increase in property taxes; or an 8-mill increase in property taxes combined with a 2-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax. County voters also will choose one of two options: a 12-mill increase in property taxes; or a 4-mill increase in property taxes combined with a half-cent sales tax increase. A mill is $1 for each $1,000 of assessed property value. Residential property is assessed at 10 percent of market value. Someone with a $100,000 home would pay $120 more per year in property taxes under a 12- mill increase, $80 more under an 8-mill increase and $40 more under a 4-mill increase. Business back tax increase © Mobile Register. |
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