The Caldwell County Fiscal Court approved the property tax settlement for calendar year 2024 at last week’s meeting, with one magistrate explaining how collected funds are distributed.
The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office reported that more than $5.9 million in property taxes was collected, achieving right at a 97-percent collection rate.
District 4 Magistrate Jeff Simms provided a breakdown of the total amount collected, which was about $5,917,012, noting that he’s frequently asked where the money goes.
click to download audioSheriff Don Weedman and District 2 Magistrate Jeff Boone said they were glad Simms shared the breakdown with the public, since many people do not understand why the county is unable to address some infrastructure needs.
click to download audioJudge Executive Kota Young called the 97-percent collection rate achieved by the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office outstanding, saying it is a figure that would put many other communities to shame.
