Wheel Tax ON the Ballot

For the March election.

So, in March of 2012, voters will have a chance to add $3 million to the schools -- that at least moves the ball forward, in spite of between $6 and $9 million in needs from the schools to cover basic expenses -- and, keep in mind, PTOs at most schools cover the cost of copy machines and other basics. Not to mention the extensive number of fees charged for a whole variety of classes.

A Wheel Tax -- Keep Kicking the Can Down the Road

The Sumner County Commission's Legislative Committee recently approved a Wheel Tax Referendum for the March 2012 election.

If passed, the tax would increase the current car tag fee to $100 from $75 and generate a measly $3 million in new revenue (the schools budget was $5 million short this year and if projected growth occurs in 2012, will be even shorter next year). The $3 million would leave the school system at least $3 million short in terms of a status quo budget. Moreover, Commission Chair Merrol Hyde made clear he would oppose and vote NO to the Wheel Tax and he and Comm. Jim Vaughn also clarified their continued opposition to any increase in the property tax.

If the full Commission approves the referendum tonight, the issue will go to voters on March 6, 2012.

Crime in Hendersonville?

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Kim Venable Thanks First Tennessee

for dropping debit card fees.

Voter ID forum in Sumner

Rep. Debra Maggart joined representatives from the Election Commission to help voters understand the new Photo ID law related to voting.

Sumner County Football Playoff Picture

Gallatin, Beech, Hendersonville and Station Camp are all in the playoffs...