Billy Simpson, the mayor of Jasper, TennesseeJASPER, Tenn. – A proposed major expansion at Tennessee Galvanizing Inc. has city administrators supporting tax breaks for the company.
The company recently hosted a meeting about the planned expansion with officials from the state, Marion County and Jasper.
At the meeting, Jasper Mayor Billy Simpson said Tennessee Galvanizing requested a five- or 10-year tax abatement to help offset some costs of construction.
The tax abatement would apply only to new construction, not existing structures, officials said.
Jasper Attorney Mark Raines said the city is “tied” to the county’s decision because it probably wouldn’t be worth the effort if only Jasper provided the tax relief to the company.