PLYMOUTH – Whether to continue the special Local Income Tax that currently supports jail operations at it’s current rate will be the decision of the
County Council and Commissioners, as the bond will be paid off at the beginning of 2027.
In February, the bond that was issued in 2008 and refinanced in 2014 to take advantage of lower interest rates will be paid off in full. In 2021, the Council passed a resolution to continue the LIT after the payment of the bond at a rate of .25 percent in order to pay for jail operations.
In a joint work session of the Commissioners and Council, Council President Tim Harmon addressed the issue of continuing at that rate.
Commissioner Jesse Bohannon suggested a cut.
Councilman Jim Masterson brought up another point.
President of the Commisioners Stan Klotz brought up county employees.
The decision will need to be made by October 1.
