Electrolux says it will voluntarily release tax abatement as assessor pushes clawback
Shelby County Property Assessor Melvin Burgess believes Electrolux has received at least $5 million in local property tax breaks since 2013 and he’s urging local officials to take immediate steps to figure out how much of that can be recouped. (Daily Memphian file)
Electrolux's surprise move to close its Memphis plant in two years, idling 530, ignites debate over what can or should be done about incentives that were poured into the plant.
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