Choctaw County authorized to increase ad valorem taxes for road and bridge improvements.
The bill allows the Choctaw County commission to increase ad valorem taxes by up to five mills on each dollar of assessed value. The additional tax revenue will be used exclusively for county road and bridge improvements. Any proposed tax increase must be approved by a majority of qualified electors in a county election. The increase is limited to five tax years and must specify the amount, start date, and funded projects. Choctaw County can also issue warrants to finance specific road or bridge projects.
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