Henry County commissioners place property tax‑credit question on April 7 ballot amid Chapter 100 concerns

Henry County commissioners voted on Jan. 27 to sign an order putting a ballot question on the April 7, 2026 ballot authorizing a property tax credit, citing a legislative reference to 'Senate Bill 3' and a state statutory citation read into the record.

Commissioner Riley made the motion to sign the order and the motion carried. The commission discussed the legal context after the motion: an attendee reported that a third‑party attorney had advised that if the county were to withdraw its Chapter 100 action now, the county could face additional lawsuits. The transcript records an exchange in which Amanda Johnson, identified as a citizen, discussed the lawsuit with Commissioner Larson.

No formal legal brief or opinion was appended to the meeting record; commissioners recorded the motion to place the question on the April ballot and noted discussion of the outstanding Chapter 100 matter. The order and ordinance were recorded for filing with the county clerk and the recorder's office, per staff comments in the meeting.