Hamilton County Commissioner and East Ridge City Manager Curtis Adams said today he wants the county to provide a full match to a state tax relief program for seniors.

The tax relief program, which provides rebates to seniors older than 65 who make $24,790 per year or less, would serve as an alternative to a property tax freeze program for seniors who make $32,890 per year or less, he said.

County Commission Chairman Bill Hullander had earlier suggested a 50 percent match.

Speaking to the East Ridge Council of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Adams also listed several uses for the proposed 47-cent property tax increase in East Ridge, including new vehicles and lighting.

“I’m proud to say that we’re going to raise taxes 47 cents,” he said.