Property tax and resident service fee increases proposed for next Charlotte budget

Charlotte leaders are considering raising property taxes and fees to help pay for city services.City manager Marcus Jones told the Charlotte City Council on Monday night that the Queen City's revenue currently can’t cover its growing needs.  His recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget include historic investments in things like affordable housing and police salaries. To help pay for it, Jones recommends a 1.5-cent property tax increase and upping some city service fees.  Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/property-tax-rate-increase-charlotte/275-9426cbbf-cd0d-43f9-ab8c-120cba1ecbd6 Watch WCNC Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.