Tennessee town spars with the state over control of its finances: "We're going continue to stand up for the righteousness of this town"
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Mason, Tennessee appears to be set for good fortune. Ford Motor Company is expected to build a new electric vehicle plant nearby, and with the automaker's arrival, Mason stands to benefit greatly from tax revenue and new jobs.
But Tennessee Comptroller Jason Mumpower took over Mason's finances after years of alleged mismanagement and corruption.
"It's for the good of the taxpaying citizens who are getting nothing for the taxes they are paying," Mumpower told The Tennessee Holler.
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