Residents Face Massive Tax Hike in Tunica County

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Think taxes are bad where you live? They're prepping for a major property tax hike in Tunica, a 30 percent increase.

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PennyPendleton - 9/8/2012 3:16 PM

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The casinos of Tunica used to be fun when it was possible to win there. Now, Tunica casinos are in bed with Mississippi gaming commission and are as tight as any rigged game would be. Just walking around one can see the lack of jackpots on the slot machines compared to how loose they used to be. Of course, that was before Tunica casinos got greedy and chintzy. Nobody likes playing at a boring, winless casino.

missy22 - 9/7/2012 12:27 PM

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Government is unwilling to make cuts the rest of us have to make. Why should they, when they have an unlimited taxing power?

Captain Bill - 9/7/2012 7:51 AM

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Maybe there is a downside to legalized gambling after all.....Perhaps there really is no free lunch.

turtlekeeper - 9/7/2012 6:09 AM

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unica county used to be one of the poorest in the state. When the casinos care that was a windfall for them. How come running the county went from a shoe string budget to a budget of millions with pretty much a new highway and more police officers? Where is the money? Show me the money. A 30% property tax increase, Why sir I do blieve the feds need to be called in for a closer look.

WWJesusdo - 9/6/2012 8:58 PM

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Tunica , Should Have a money surplus. Not Debt Since the casinos came to Tunica. Tunica County recieved plenty of Money The funds have been , Misspent, Hi Salaries in goverment Etc........ Purchased and borrowed Beyond there Limit. ( Now the citizens have to suffer ) ( Maybe the FBI needs to investigate like in Memphis ) Bottom Line Tunica County Goverment . Should be the Have a money surplus From the money they recieve alone From casinos. Not including other taxes. Where is the real truth ( Steal from the citizens Legally )

Frayserboi - 9/6/2012 8:51 PM

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The shoe-shine boys & cocktail waitresses can't be held liable for the ignorant, thieving politicians from squandering Millions of casino dollars/taxes......they REALLY need to be tarred & feathered.....SMH......