Buncombe County residents speak out against proposed property tax increase
The Buncombe County residents urge the Board of Commissioners to cut discretionary spending, tighten the budget, and adopt a revenue-neutral property tax rate. 3mins
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Original Meeting
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
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Regular Meeting of The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners | May 5, 2026 (May 05, 2026)
In This Video
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Stephen Foster, speaking as a local business leader, warned that Buncombe County was at a financial crossroads.
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Bruce O'Connell urged commissioners to treat the county more like a business by cutting discretionary spending and tightening the budget.
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Katherine Morosani expressed shock at budget increases tied to higher property taxes and urged county leaders to tighten spending.
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Trudy Parker warned that population loss, economic instability after Hurricane Helene, and soaring property values meant a property tax increase would further harm struggling Buncombe County residents and businesses.
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Matt Allen asked commissioners to keep the property tax rate revenue neutral.
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Laura McHugh described steep increases in assessed property values.
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CJ Domingo urged commissioners to adopt a revenue-neutral property tax rate to protect Buncombe County residents who were still regaining financial stability.
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