Amarillo College is proposing an increase in property taxes and you'll get a chance to voice your opinion on the matter. After a meeting today, the college has agreed on a small tax increase, which they say is to help support the bond election passed back in 2007. Homeowners of a $100,000 house can expect to see an additional $5.83 a year. The reason is not only because of that bond, but student enrollment is at the highest it's ever been.
"The tax increase for next year overwhelmingly is to support bond issue projects that have been supported and voted on by this community the small bit of increase that's not bond issue is to handle that large enrollment increase it's simply cost more to educate a thousand more students." says Dr. Paul Matney, President of Amarillo College.
Dr. Matney says the college is supporting that enrollment with new labs and 2 new buildings. Meantime, those public hearings will be held on August 13th & 16th.
