Faced with the possibility that state lawmakers could strip away one of their few reliable revenue tools, Haywood County commissioners moved Monday night to draw a line in the sand.
In a formal resolution adopted April 20, the board voiced opposition to any effort by the North Carolina General Assembly to limit local property tax authority, warning such changes could destabilize county finances and undermine essential services in counties and municipalities.
Throughout 2026, the House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform has been meeting to discuss state preemption of local taxation authority. On April 15, the committee voted to send a constitutional rate cap proposal to the General Assembly. If it passes, the measure would be put to voters in November…