Germantown adjusts tax rate downward ahead of budget approval
Germantown is considering a slightly lower tax rate than what was previously shown to city leaders and the finance commission.
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Germantown is considering a slightly lower tax rate than what was previously shown to city leaders and the finance commission.
The faith-based school expanded in 2013, but it’s looking to grow again.
Several developers in Germantown are facing delays due to different complexities in their developments, whether it’s the topography of the site or just the complexity of their desires for mixed-use projects.
A Shelby County chancellor ruled in favor of Germantown’s zoning decision regarding a vacant tract near Forest Hill-Irene Road and Poplar Avenue, where a Chick-fil-A was destined.
A resident had filed a federal lawsuit pointing out the prior policy limiting the time or such decorations violated her freedom of expression and First Amendment rights.
With initial reports from the Shelby County Assessor, Germantown has a better idea of its tax rate ahead of aldermen’s review of the budget.
Germantown will consider repealing its holiday decorations ordinance on Monday.
After a local ruling against Germantown in a 2005 lawsuit was issued in March 2024, the city appealed. This month, a ruling was issued in the suburb’s favor.
While the chain has offerings throughout the suburb, the Exeter Village store will be Germantown’s first standalone Starbucks with a drive-thru.
Some Germantown parents expressed disappointment in the city’s six-year plan to invest $8 million in Houston High improvements.
Germantown Municipal School District asked for $100 million toward the Houston High School master plan. The city’s six-year capital plan shows $8 million for the suburban district’s high school.
Germantown’s Financial Advisory Commission endorsed exceeding the certified rate. But that number isn’t official just yet.
The citizen-led finance commission is weeding through each portion of the city’s budget before aldermen consider it.
Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown’s mobile command centers allow them to perform operations on-site at large events or disasters.
The state-funded bonuses were part of the controversial school-voucher legislation.
When Gov. Bill Lee’s budget amendment was released Tuesday, $10 million for Germantown’s desired sports complex was not included.
Last week, the school announced it is purchasing the Kingsway Christian Church’s property at 7887 Poplar Ave. next door to the hearing center.
After the temporary closure of beloved Germantown shop The Gift Horse that has stood in Exeter Village for almost six decades, the business has never looked better.
Many thought an event featuring the congressman at a Germantown church was a public event, but it was only open to members.
Officials have dismissed charges against a resident who filed a federal lawsuit saying the suburb violated her First Amendment rights. The bone of contention? An 8-foot-tall skeleton yard decoration.
Germantown may eliminate its holiday decorations ordinance as part of a resolution to a federal lawsuit.
Germantown isn’t quite landlocked and has a smidgen of land to annex.
The legislation, filed Thursday, Feb. 27, comes after the suburb’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted in October to begin the process of giving final say to the residents in a 2026 referendum.
Germantown leaders are considering a new Starbucks in Exeter Village, which will have the added convenience of a drive-thru.