Cities in Pike to set millage rates

Two cities in Pike County announced possible tax increases recently while the the city of Williamson announced a decrease in the city tax millage rate for city residents.

The city of Zebulon announced a possible 8.5% net tax increase with net taxes levied at $440,492. The Zebulon millage rate will be set following a public hearing set for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Zebulon City Hall.

The city of Concord announced a potential 21% net increase with total taxes levied at $78,856. The Concord millage rate will be set following a public hearing set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Concord City Hall.

In Williamson, the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget was presented to council members earlier in the month. A copy of the proposed budget is available at City Hall for residents of Williamson to review if desired. A public meeting and budget hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at Williamson City Hall at 71 Midland Street. Citizens wishing to be heard on the budget may speak at the meeting. The final budget meeting will be held at the monthly city council meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.
Williamson council members plan to adopt the FY 2025 budget and set the millage rate by enactment of a budget resolution at the Oct. 10 meeting.

The cities of Meansville and Molena have not yet submitted any public meeting notices related to setting the budgets. See ads on page 3A with the 2024 tax digest and 5-year history of tax levy.