Atlanta Mayor Signals Possible Property Tax Hike Amid Budget Cuts and Population Growth Challenges

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced that a property tax increase is likely unavoidable in the coming years, despite having implemented a small tax cut in the recent budget cycle amid a projected $33 million deficit. Dickens stated that the city must raise the millage rate to address the demands of a growing population, which added 62,000 residents from April 2023 to April 2024. He emphasized the need for collaboration among regional leaders to tackle pressing issues such as traffic and housing, while also considering new revenue sources like a stormwater utility fee for necessary water system improvements.