Council changes $2M property tax reduction for ‘27, gives sheriff 2 officers

Council changes $2M property tax reduction for ‘27, gives sheriff 2 officers

Harrison County will change its property tax relief approach in 2027 by redirecting $2 million from schools to a county-managed mechanism, potentially lowering tax rates without impacting taxpayers. The council approved this with some dissent, aiming to streamline tax relief efforts while maintaining school budgets.