Prentiss Mayor Announces No Tax Increase, Details Infrastructure Improvements
Prentiss Mayor Tony Waits announced that the town will maintain no tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year. He also detailed ongoing plans and projects aimed at improving the town's infrastructure, including water and sewage systems, with a future grant…
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, November 6, 2026 — Prentiss, Mississippi – Mayor Tony Waits has announced that the town of Prentiss will not implement a tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year. The announcement was made in conjunction with an update on the town’s ongoing infrastructure development projects.
During his remarks, Mayor Waits outlined current initiatives focused on enhancing the town’s essential services. These efforts include improvements to the water and sewage systems, which are critical for the community’s public health and operational efficiency. While specific details regarding the scope and timeline of these ongoing water and sewage projects were not fully elaborated upon in the announcement, the mayor indicated that these are active areas of focus for the town administration.
Looking ahead, Mayor Waits also highlighted plans for future infrastructure upgrades, specifically mentioning street paving. He indicated that the town anticipates submitting a grant application to secure funding for these street paving efforts. The process for this grant application and potential timelines were not specified.
The commitment to maintaining the current tax rate, coupled with investment in infrastructure, aims to support the town’s development and resident services. Further details on the infrastructure projects and the grant application process are expected to be released as they become available.
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