Metro Mayor pushes back on another attempt by some Metro Council members to tax Jack Daniel barrels
May 8, 2024
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Council member asks for legal “blank check” to revisit barrel tax issue
In November 2011, the Metro Council decided by a 10-5 vote. Back then, the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce unanimously opposed the proposal. In April 2018, the General Assembly decided by a 78-12 vote. But on Monday night, Metro Council member Tommy Brown asked his fellow council members to a approve a legal “blank check” to...