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Possible tax hikes for DanvilleMay 5, 2015 36Pab, DANVILLE, Ky. WTVQ People living in Danville may find themselves paying higher taxes in the future.The Mayor of Danville, Michael Perros, says the city really hasn ;t raised taxes over the past seven years, but now he says the city needs more money. Perros says inflation is a major culprit.According to Perros, a preliminary budget calls for a quarter percent increase in net profits and occupational taxes, a four percent increase in property taxes, and a new 20-cent per $100 dollar motor vehicle tax. The tax increases are designed to allow us to continue to provide the leve
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