Board approves no increase in property tax
The Escambia County (Ala.) Commission approved the property tax and alcohol taxes for the current year with no increases from previous years.
During Monday's commission meeting, County Clerk-Administrator Tony Sanks told the commission the Alcohol Beverage Control Board taxes collected in the county are at the maximum allowed by state law. He also said the ad valorem tax rate is the same that it's been for about 20 years, noting the commission must approve the levies each year.
The board voted unanimously to approve both levies.
In other business Monday, the commission approved the contract with Triptek Construction for Phase II of the sidewalk project in Poarch. As previously noted, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians will provide the matching funds for the project with no cost to the commission.
The commission voted 4-0-1 to approve the contract with Commissioner Brandon Smith abstaining. Smith said he abstained due to a family member who works with the construction company.
