Bainbridge City Council discusses 50% millage rate increase at public hearing - The Post-Searchlight

Bainbridge City Council discusses 50% millage rate increase at public hearing - The Post-Searchlight

The Bainbridge City Council held two public hearings on Thursday, Sept. 4 to discuss a proposed 2025 millage rate increase that would raise property taxes by 50.06%. The hearings, held at City Hall Council Chambers, drew concerned citizens and city officials to address the financial implications of the tentative rate. The proposed millage rate of 4.721 mills represents a 1.575 mill increase over the rollback rate of 3.146 mills. The current rate…