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Mayor Luttrell discusses tax break, pay raise for employees

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County taxpayers will soon see their property taxes go down thanks to a compromise by county commissioners.

Commissioners voted Monday to lower the tax rate to $4.11 from $4.13.

They also approved a three percent raise for all county employees.

Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell stopped by Live at 9 to talk about the changes Tuesday.

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