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Asheville's Parking Tax Blocked by State Law | Asheville News
Asheville’s bold plan to tax private parking—aimed at boosting transit use and funding city projects—hits a legal brick wall thanks to North Carolina’s Dillon’s Rule, which bars cities from acting without explicit state permission. With no such authorization ever granted, the proposal can’t move forward, sparking a wider debate over local autonomy versus state control. For Asheville, this isn’t the first time state law has blocked innovation; navigating these restrictions is a constant hurdle for city leaders seeking new solutions. Until lawmakers change the rules, the city’s vision remains…
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