An incorporated Bethlehem would pinch revenues from Taylorsville, County

An incorporated Bethlehem would pinch revenues from Taylorsville, County

By MICAH HENRY If the proposed Town of Bethlehem incorporates, it would decrease sales tax distribution to the Alexander County and Town of Taylorsville governments, which would mean the County and the Town of Taylorsville would need to raise the revenue elsewhere — likely through a property tax increase — or cut services. Taylorsville Town Manager Nathan Hester explained the proposed incorporation’s effect on Taylorsville in this way: “Currentl…