Gainesboro Considering Increasing Mayor Position Salary
Gainesboro Aldermen discussed potentially increasing the salary for the mayor’s position during its Thursday night meeting. According to the town’s charter, the mayor is compensated $25 a year. Mayor Lloyd Williams said he wanted to discuss the position as he does not plan to run again. “I just thought I was going to be cutting […]
Gainesboro Hopeful That Final Budget Will Hold
Gainesboro Officials hopeful that the new fiscal year budget will hold after Aldermen finalized the budget on second reading Thursday night. Alderman Beth Young said nothing changed between reading one and two. Young said the budget is tight, but could withstand a few blows. “We do have some wiggle room, and not a lot, but […]
Gainesboro Water Rates Increasing By Two Percent
Gainesboro has approved to increase water rates by two percent for the upcoming fiscal year. Alderman Beth Young said the state is requiring Gainesboro to increase the water rates as the state has a mandate that all water systems have to make increases on an annual or sometimes bi-annual basis. Young said the two percent […]
