Wilcox County tentatively lowers millage rate, advances road funding

Wilcox County tentatively lowers millage rate, advances road funding

The Wilcox County Board of Commissioners tentatively adopted a 14.487-mill property tax rate during a meeting on Oct. 22, 2026, that also included approvals for road engineering, a state maintenance grant application, and a Board of Health appointment. The proposed rate is down from the county’s current 15.30 mills. Commissioners discussed the need to balance tax relief with dependable revenue, noting that other counties have encountered financi…