Starkville and Winona leaders vote on possible tax increase

STARKVILLE/WINONA, MISS. (WCBI) – Two north Mississippi towns will be talking taxes tonight.

Starkville aldermen will host a second public hearing on the possibility to the raise taxes.

City leaders are anticipating losing about 880 thousand dollars in sales tax.

Half of the tax increase would be to support a grant the city received. The other half would help make-up for the shortfall.

Winona leaders will also have a public hearing tonight to discuss the town’s budget and possible tax increase.