Polk Advances Property Tax Measure Aimed at Helping Schools

Polk advances property tax measure aimed at helping schools

BARTOW, Fla. (WFLA) — The Polk County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in support of a one millage property tax increase on Tuesday. Some called the move to push that referendum forward a breaking point for Polk County schools.  The school board stated that the referendum would provide a raise in pay for teachers and [...]

Polk County to vote on placing a tax referendum to boost teachers' pay and school programs on the midterms ballot

The district is hoping to get a $1 million property tax increase on the midterm election ballot.