Residents are unlikely to see their tax bills go down again next year. Faced with a potential $49 million shortfall in the 2010- 11 budget, c ouncil members Tuesday floated the idea of raising the real estate tax rate and charging user fees for item s such as trash pickup and ambulance service. ”We need further evaluation,” said Mayor Will Sessoms of the ideas discussed. “This is a starting point.” [Read Article]

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