Austell-based Cobb Taxpayers Association Wants Residents to Oppose New Tax Increase

Cobb Commissioner Chairman Tim Lee has proposed a property tax increase, which will be voted on later this month.  The proposal is to increase the millage rate from 9.6 mills to 11.21 mills, which is approximately and additional $100 on a $200,000 home.

Many people are calling for Cobb County residents to oppose this increase, including Brett Bittner of the Austell-based Cobb Taxpayers Association.

He sent out the following "action alert" on Wednesday:

Action Alert: STOP a Property Tax Increase
You've likely heard that the Cobb County Board of Commissioners is considering a 17% increase in the millage rate, proposed by Chairman Tim Lee.  In fact, that was a point I hammered home last night when interviewed by CBS Atlanta news.  Unfortunately, they chose the "newsy" route and stuck with the landscaping vs. public safety aspect of the story, leaving my comments about the proposed tax increase on the cutting room floor.

Here's what CTA needs you to do:

• Attend one of two public meetings about the proposed tax increase and speak against it.  The meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, July 19th at 8 AM and 6 PM.
• Attend the Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 26th at 7 PM and speak in opposition to the proposed tax increase. 

Can you join us in standing up to the tax-and-spend Chairman?  Let me know if you can join us.