The Bristol Tennessee City Council Will Vote This Evening On The City’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget And Tax Rate At A Special Called Meeting. The New Spending Plan Calls For A 39-Cent Property Tax Increase. The Proposed Tax Hike Has Become A Focal Point Of Public Scrutiny On Social Media With Reports That Some City Council Members’ Home Addresses Were Posted Online Raising Safety Concerns. More Than 13 Cents Of The Increase Would Go Toward Maintaining Competitive Pay For Public Safety Personnel. The Meeting Is Set For 6pm At The Slater Center Auditorium.
