Fact Check: “We Lowered Taxes”

My opponent recently stated that “we” lowered taxes. That statement does not align with the facts.

Tax bills are public records and can be viewed directly at:🔗 https://tax.cabarruscounty.us/TaxBill.aspx

Here’s a snapshot of one random Harrisburg tax bill:

• 2021: $4,958

• 2025: $7,491

  
  

That’s an INCREASE of 51% in just four years.

For anyone who wants to better understand how property revaluations and tax rates interact, please visit my article:📘 Property Revaluation and Taxes Explained

Unprecedented Revenue Growth

Over just a four-year period, the amount of tax revenue collected and spent in Harrisburg increased by 111% — the highest in Harrisburg’s history.

Our population and housing did not double during that time, yet the amount of tax dollars collected did. That’s a clear sign we need stronger financial oversight and better prioritization of spending.

Wants vs. Needs

Recently, the current council discussed:

• Spending over $3 million on new park space, and

• Another $3 million+ to expand Town Hall.

  
  

With slowed growth, we must ask:

Are these projects wants or needs?

Residents deserve to be part of that decision. I believe in transparency, fiscal responsibility, and direct community input before committing millions more in taxpayer funds.