More than 150 people turned out for a feedback session on South Fulton’s plan to build two public safety buildings, with some residents questioning a financing plan that would involve removing or raising the millage rate cap.

Several residents said they agree new facilities are sorely needed for the city’s public safety officers, but they are skeptical of their elected leaders and worry that removing the cap could lead to tax hikes — an outcome that city officials vowed would not materialize.

“The cap is a protection given to property owners by the state to protect us from tax increases levied by the city,” Reshard Snellings told the mayor and City Council members at Wednesday night’s gathering at The Enon Church.

City officials promised not to increase taxes and said they only want to

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