St. Marys Council asks county to reject proposed tax digest

ST. MARYS - The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution Monday asking the county to reject the up

City officials said the resolution may not accomplish anything, but it does show they support residents opposed to large property tax increases expected this year.

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"We're showing solidarity," said Greg Bird, who made the motion. "We want the assessments to be fair and equitable."

ming tax digest due in August.

All five Camden County Commission members also attended Monday's meeting. They said the appraised values posted on a county Web site two weeks ago - some more than 800 percent higher than last year - were excessive.