Trussville voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a property tax increase to go to schools.
A “yes” vote will raise taxes by 12.9 mills, bringing the total tax collected to the rate of 74.9 mills.
The current millage rate per $100 for schools in Trussville is 62.1. That rate is less than Fairfield, Bessemer, Pleasant Grove and others. In Mountain Brook, the rate is 109, and in Vestavia Hills, it is 92.6.
The special ad valorem tax for Trussville would go to public schools each year for 30 years.
With continued growth, city leaders say the extra funds are needed to build a new elementary school at Glendale Farms, add special needs classrooms, a gym and a new cafeteria at the middle school, and add a new wing to the high school.
Although more homes being built in Trussville means more revenue, the cost of construction and materials means more money is needed, supporters of the tax increase say.
There will be a public meeting at Paine Elementary School on Monday at 6 p.m. There is also a website, TrussvilleTogether.com, with more information.
Polls will be open in Trussville from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27.
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