Reassessment Leads to Revolt in Hancock County
Of course, you know our solution. Require taxing authorities (cities, counties, school boards) to “do the math.” As assessments increase, the millage rate must decrease, simply as an operation of the math, as long as the politicians hold the line on the cost of government services.
Hancock County, GA is typical in a state where very few politicians even understand the millage rate process:
The county historically had a high millage rate, but very low property assessments. Hill said the assessments are now in line with surrounding counties, but with the high millage rate, taxes have soared.
Hancock Co has the highest millage rate in the state, is also the poorest in the state, and has a population of less than 9000 people in the entire county. They have only 5 schools in the entire county with an enrollment of around 1500 students yet the Superintendent of Schools makes about $115,000 a year. She gets paid about $75 per kid for her duties. This is part of the reason for the outrageous taxes…. someone should investigate this.