Washington County Tennessee Leaders Are Currently Debating On The Need For A Property Tax Hike To Help Balance The Upcoming Budget. The New Fiscal Year Begins July 1st And There Is A 1.2 Million Dollar Deficit Looming. An Additional 18-Cents Would Be Needed To Cover The County’s Budgetary Needs And This Doesn’t Include An Additional 3-Cents Needed To Cover A 4-Percent Cost Of Living Increase For Employees. No Decision Has Been Made On What Will Be Done And Further Discussions Will Have To Be Had To Explore All Options.