Montgomery County budget: Funding for new fairgrounds, schools repairs, no tax increase

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – With Montgomery County Government looking to finalize the fiscal year 2025-26 budget, a resolution was introduced at the County Commission last week to shift around tax dollars. However, County Mayor Wes Golden said there will not be a property tax rate increase set for fiscal year 2025-26.

The proposed budget includes capital projects such as the construction of a new fairgrounds and new Fire Services/Sheriff’s Office Precinct.

Total tax rate remains $2.10

According to county documents, while some fund dollars are being moved around, the total tax rate for Montgomery County will remain $2.10 per $100 of taxable property, which was the same rate set for FY 2024-25.

Here’s how those tax dollars will be moved around from the previous two fiscal years:…

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