From N.C. Capitol Monitor Blog
After repeated losses at the polls, local leaders are frustrated about the public’s adamant refusal to grant them authority to raise taxes on land transfers. Not to be deterred, they are now attempting an end-run through the North Carolina General Assembly – one which would allow local governments to impose these taxes without voter approval. Even worse, elected leaders plan to campaign for the passage of this measure the same way they campaigned for the failed tax in localities across the state – with your money. (Click here to read more).