SHOCK: Platte County Offers Tax Cuts

At a time when so many other municipalities are gouging residents for every last time, this Northland news is welcomed and a signal that life isn't so desperate amongst our suburban neighbors. 

Check-it:

"Platte County taxpayers will get a break from property tax assessments for the next two years. The county commission voted unanimously Tuesday to reduce the county’s property tax levy from .06 to .01 — one cent for every $100 of assessed value — after homeowners faced rising property values."

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Platte County is giving a property tax break to all residents: 'We just have excess cash'

This is the second effort from Platte County to lower property tax rates for its residents. Commissioners plan to use excess sales tax money to fund major programs.