The Public Hearing on the 2012-2013 Tunica County Budget brought lots of folks to the Courthouse last Thu, 30 Aug 2012.  Most likely it was the advertised tax increase of 15.83%.
First, I must say, I don’t think the amount of this increase is legal.  I do believe our taxes may not be increased more then 3-5% per year...don’t have confirmation on that yet.  What I do know is that I have heard this 3-5% come out of Clifton Johnson’s mouth at previous meetings.

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