On Aug. 27, Fultondale residents will be able to vote on a property tax increase that has divided the mayor from the city council – one that would raise the city’s millage rates from 5 to 10 mills.
City Councilor Josh Bryant said if approved, the average home’s property taxes will increase by around $100 each year. The city decided to propose this increase as a way to diversify its revenue streams and maintain Fultondale residents’ quality of life, according to Bryant.