07/25/17 – 9:08 P.M.
Hancock County Officials held a public meeting to discuss the proposed sales tax increase. Commissioner Brian Robertson said that they have looked at what their needs are and where they can save money.
Robertson said that the court needs more security and the jail isn’t big enough to house the felons in Hancock County.
Many of the members of the public questioned why the capital improvements seemed to be lumped with flood mitigation. Commissioner Brian Robertson said that they can’t be separate legislations.
The proposed levy will increase the sales tax to three-quarter percent for the next two decades.
You can watch the full meeting below.