Chattanooga市议会狭隘地批准了38美分的地产税增税, 面临居民反对。 Chattanooga's City Council narrowly approved a 38-cent property tax hike, facing resident opposition.

Chattanooga市议会投票5-4, 提出Tim Kelly市长关于提高38美分财产税的提议, Chattanooga's City Council voted 5-4 to advance Mayor Tim Kelly's proposal for a 38-cent property tax increase, setting the rate at $1.93 per $100 of assessed property value. 此举将增加4 480万美元,但遭到一些居民和Henderson议员的反对,他们提议增加14个百分点。 This move, which will generate an additional $44.8 million, was opposed by some residents and Councilman Henderson, who proposed a lower 14-cent increase. Kelly市长为该提案辩护,指出该提案将支持城市增长和为急救人员、新的消防人员职位以及基础设施的改善筹集资金。 Mayor Kelly defended the proposal, stating it would support city growth and fund raises for first responders, new firefighter positions, and infrastructure improvements. 该理事会将于9月9日作出最后决定。 The council will make a final decision on September 9th.