Mayor Wesley Rainey explains effect of complete homestead exemption

Mayor Wesley Rainey explains effect of complete homestead exemption

The River Valley Regional Commission Legislative Luncheon was held on the campus of South Georgia Technical College on May 20. A major topic of discussion by legislators in attendance was measures to either reduce or eliminate property taxes on residences. Cordele Mayor Wesley Rainey was in attendance. He gave his opinion on a complete tax exemption for homesteads. Rainey believes that for it to work, there would need to be a statewide sales tax…