ATLANTA – State Representative Farooq Mughal (D-Dacula) is grateful to Gwinnett County voters for approving two homeowner property relief referenda on the May 21, 2024, ballot, House Bill 711 and House Bill 748. When implemented, these referenda will result in tax relief for Gwinnett County homeowners by doubling the homestead exemption for all homeowners and providing further homeowner tax relief for school, law enforcement, hospital and military personnel who are essential members of the community. Also on May 21, 2024, a majority in Gwinnett County voted to approve the incorporation of the proposed City of Mulberry, or Senate Bill 333. Rep. Mughal was a co-sponsor of the legislation. City council elections are scheduled for November 2024.
“Gwinnett County has experienced year-over-year record increases in homeowner property values leading to a significant rise in the tax burden on our residents,” said Rep. Mughal. “The passage of these bills, marking the first property tax relief referenda in the county in 36 years, is a crucial initial step toward reducing the tax burden for homeowners and taxpayers and making homeownership more affordable in Gwinnett County. I also commend Gwinnett County residents for exercising their democratic right to choose their form of local governance by approving the referendum to incorporate the City of Mulberry. I remain committed to continuing bipartisan efforts to address our communities’ desire for lower taxes and to ensure that voters feel their voices and opinions on local policy matters are heard.”
Representative Farooq Mughal represents the citizens of District 105, which includes portions of Gwinnett County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and currently serves on the Special Rules, Judiciary Non-Civil and State Planning & Community Affairs committees.
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