Bartlett Alderman David Reaves wants the city to explore whether it could scrap its property tax entirely, a move that would upend how the suburb pays for police, roads, and parks. He floated the idea near the end of a recent Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting and is asking for a feasibility review in 2026.
Reaves raised the topic at the close of a board meeting last month and said he would like the council to study the option next year, according to The Daily Memphian. The outlet reported that his comments came during an open discussion rather than as a formal ordinance proposal.
“I never have been a big fan of property tax just in general,” Reaves told The Daily Memphian. He added that he was uncomfortable with the government foreclosing on homes for unpaid taxes, according to the report…