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Tax hikes in a pandemic: Some states, cities say yes

JULY 17, 2020 | by Elaine Povich | THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS

By Elaine Povich, includes “Nashville City Councilman Bob Mendes tried unsuccessfully for two years to get his booming city to raise property taxes to address its growing municipal needs. Then came COVID-19. The City Council last month approved a 34% increase. What changed? ‘We’re broke,’ said Mendes

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