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Hamilton County commissioner exploring ways to alleviate tax burden on the elderly

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Newly elected Hamilton County Commissioner for District 8 David Sharpe, center, greets new Commissioner for District 5 Katherlyn Geter during Sharpe's elections party at Big River Grill on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Staff photo by Doug Strickland / Newly elected Hamilton County Commissioner for District 8 David Sharpe, center, greets new Commissioner for District 5 Katherlyn Geter during Sharpe's elections party at Big River Grill on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Staff photo by Doug Strickland / Newly elected Hamilton County Commissioner for District 8 David Sharpe, center, greets new Commissioner for District 5 Katherlyn Geter during Sharpe's elections party at Big River Grill on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Hamilton County commissioners might get a chance to consider how to alleviate the impact of property taxes for senior citizens.

With the possibility of a 34-cent property tax rate increase looming, many residents have been speaking out about the impact rising taxes can have on those living on a fixed income.

County Commissioner David Sharpe, of District 6, said he plans to introduce a resolution at Wednesday’s commission meeting that would propose a plan to alleviate the burden on seniors.

The issue of seniors on fixed incomes is certainly a hot topic of conversation, Sharpe said. “Folks are concerned about their ability to live on a fixed income and pay their taxes. I have every intention of addressing it.”

Sharpe told the Times Free Press that he was exploring a few options, but hadn’t settled on what he thought was ideal.