The Jefferson County Board of Education on May 21, 2021 <a href= "https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/jcps-board-votes-to-increase-districts-tax-rate-by-7-cents-starting-50-day-recall/article_1688f4f2-9bb5-11ea-a722-b3bf7ff83bfb.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">approved a 9.5% increase in local property taxes</a>, the largest annual hike in at least 22 years. WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley explains why the elected board members supported the dramatic increase amid the coronavirus pandemic and why voters might have the final word in November.

The Jefferson County Board of Education on May 21, 2021 approved a 9.5% increase in local property taxes, the largest annual hike in at least 22 years. WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley explains why the elected board members supported the dramatic increase amid the coronavirus pandemic and why voters might have the final word in November.

The Jefferson County Board of Education on May 21, 2021 <a href="https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/jcps-board-votes-to-increase-districts-tax-rate-by-7-cents-starting-50-day-recall/article_1688f4f2-9bb5-11ea-a722-b3bf7ff83bfb.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">approved a 9.5% increase in local property taxes</a>, the largest annual hike in at least 22 years. WDRB.com education reporter Kevin Wheatley explains why the elected board members supported the dramatic increase amid the coronavirus pandemic and why voters might have the final word in November.&nbsp; &nbsp;

JCPS board OKs biggest tax increase in decades

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JCPS board OKs biggest tax increase in decades

JCPS board OKs biggest tax increase in decades