They tell you they haven't raised property taxes in years. The state does it every few years , it's called reassessment , we're all familiar with it. My tax bill goes up , it's an increase , I don't care what they call it.
Property taxes will go up somewhat gradually as they always have if we keep the grocery tax. My thinking is that if they do away with it, there will be a gianormous property tax increase within a few months or year at most. Maybe several.
A true property tax / millage rate increase in Alabama must be voted on. Alabamians don't "cotton" to voting to increase taxes. That's why Montgomery does an end around with frequent property reassessments.
"Why do you ask"?
Too many people spend money they don't have , on things they don't need, to impress people they don't know.
The state does it every few years , it's called reassessment , we're all familiar with it. My tax bill goes up , it's an increase , I don't care what they call it. 
