THE TRUTH: Millions in Revenue Lost on Tax Breaks, Non-Profits

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Think businesses getting tax breaks would voluntarily pay Memphis more money to help the city's budget crunch? What about a non-profit group or a church? Memphis City Council members say it could happen.

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LadyJ68 - 7/10/2012 3:25 AM

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The city representatives are the ones that are supposed to be good stewards. Memphis has the highest taxes in the state yet cannot sustain itself. The problem is not an " income" problem but rather a spending problem. As long as we have representatives spending our funds as they struggle to stay sober, we will continue to have a spending problem. I like Ms. Fullilove most of the time, but was extremely disappointed in what seemed to be an arrogant display when she refused to temporarily step-down to get well. She is bankrupt in her personal finances and has some problems staying sober. She needs to get her personal life straightened-out, before she advises others on stewardship.

SteveTapp - 7/3/2012 2:23 PM

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Great idea! There is no constitutional basis for giving churches tax exemptions.