Tax assessor’s response disappoints Germantown flood victims
Germantown residents ripped up hardwood flooring ruined by water at Ladi Nyenwe’s house after flooding in June 2019. (Submitted)
Germantown property owners whose houses were damaged by a 2019 flood say the Shelby County Assessor promised to meet with them to discuss how their homes’ values increased despite the destruction. But Melvin Burgess’ representatives say no such gathering will occur.
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Germantown Flooding property reappraisal Mark Billingsley Patrick Lawton Subscriber OnlyThank you for supporting local journalism.
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Abigail Warren
Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and covers the suburbs for The Daily Memphian.
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