Politics & Government
Edelson Discusses Southbury’s Rising Mill Rate
First Selectman outlines reasons the mill rate rose to 26.4 from 21.2 in recent 'Selectman's Message'.
Many Southbury residents have raised questions since tax statements were distributed, now they may be getting some answers.
In his latest “Selectman’s Message”, Southbury First Selectman Ed Edelson, explains why the Southbury mill rate has increased, mainly citing a significant decrease in the town’s Grand List.
The Grand List went down by 20 percent from $2.61 billion to $2.09 billion, which Edelson said he feels is a direct result of the housing collapse that happened in 2008, a year after the town’s previous property assessment.
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"This situation is not unique to Southbury," he said. "All Connecticut towns are going through this; the severity depends on the variation in changes in property values within a town."
Edelson also discussed why taxes on vehicles went up in Southbury.
To read the full First Selectman's Message click here.
Edelson also discussed why taxes on vehicles went up in Southbury.
To read the full First Selectman's Message click here.
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