Scottsboro, Alabama March 18, 2019 - UPDATE: March 20, 2019, County Sales and TVAILO Tax Distribution - Jackson County Commission Meeting Regular Session, Continuation from March 11, 2019 Meeting on "Raising Revenue," Taxation, for Road Repairs - Work Session

Jackson County Courthouse, South Side photo by G. Morgan

Jackson County Commission on the Web: https://jacksoncountyal.gov/239/Commission

AGENDAS

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First up, the continuation from the March 11, 2019 Regular Session meeting regarding road repairs and raising revenue or taxes to make needed repairs and maintain Jackson County Roads.

Resolutions B and C were chosen to to send over to the Legislative Delegation.

Commission Chair Guffey (left), Commissioner Venable (center) and Commissioner Rich expressed concerns over the need to increase revenue for road repairs. 

Commissioner Sisk (left) and Commissioner Gilbert expressed concerns over road damage and a lack of funds to fix the damage.

County Sales Tax Distribution and TVA in lieu of tax distribution.

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The only tax funds the county receives is TVA in lieu of tax; this source of revenue has decreased by 43% since 2012 as reflected on the chart pictured below. The sales tax revenue is for the city and county Boards of Education. The tax usage is governed by state law for education usage.

Regular Session Video

Work Session Agenda

Work Session Video