Van Buren County Looks To Take Action Addressing Solid Waste Revenues
The Van Buren County Budget Committee approved a five cents per pound charge on commercial haulers to take waste into the county. The Wednesday action, according to Mayor Greg Wilson would help generate $75,000. “We have one of our haulers that is taking on some over in Bledsoe County and it’s going to come to us,” […]
Putnam County Budget Committee Appointed
Putnam County’s new budget process is underway, with the appointment of a nine member budget committee. Mayor Randy Porter said the goal is to get the budget passed by the county commission in July, and into the comptroller’s office before the August deadline. “So far our revenues, as far as sales tax and those type […]
Van Buren Co. Officials Not Surprised By Wheel Tax Vote
Van Buren County officials’ doubts about the wheel tax were confirmed Tuesday night after 68 percent voted against the $40 increase. Budget Committee Vice Chairman Henry Seamons said he expected a strong opposition against the wheel tax with the county passing a 45 cent property tax increase in August. “The public is just not going […]
