BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — North Carolina voters have approved a constitutional amendment giving state lawmakers greater authority to limit local property tax increases. But as Republicans prepare to move forward with a plan, local leaders warn the restrictions could leave counties struggling to pay for essential public services.
The amendment passed with 60% of the vote, equating to nearly 2.5 million voters across North Carolina.
For Buncombe County homeowner Steven Hagstrom, the issue is about balancing the cost of owning a home with the services property taxes support…