Arlington board keeps property tax rate steady
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman gave his State of the Town address at Orion Hill Weddings and Events Feb. 11, 2026. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
A balanced budget while maintaining the property tax rate, a lottery for a liquor store and a moratorium extension made for an eventful Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting on Monday night, May 4.
The board approved first readings of the town’s 2026-27 fiscal budget along with a property tax rate of $1.13 per $100 of assessed value, the current rate paid by Arlington residents.
Recorder/Treasurer Brittney Owens explained that staff cut an estimated $1.6 million to balance the budget.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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