U.S. Representative Rose Wants More Federal Budget Cuts
Representative John Rose said the new federal budget has lots of good pieces, but wants to see more spending cuts. The Senate passed its version Tuesday. It includes increased spending for border security, defense, and energy production. Rose said the bill includes a spending cut of some $1.6 trillion, but some GOP legislators wanted more […]
Jackson Commissioners Not Ready To Consider Budget
Jackson County Commission Chair Joey Denson said the budget committee should have Jackson County’s budget complete in the next several weeks. Denson told County Commissioners Monday night the budget committee is still working through the numbers. Denson said the budget will likely be passed in mid-August. Denson said in years past, the Commissioners have come […]
Sparta Aldermen Approve Budget On Final Reading
The Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen ratified the city budget on final reading. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the Board Of Equalization met over the last couple of weeks to confirm the state certified property tax rate. The comptroller’s office confirmed the rate is now set at $0.59, a slight increase from the original […]
Putnam School Board Approves Budget Draft, Closes Gap
The Putnam County School Board’s final budget approved with the final gap between expenses and recvenues at some $1.7 million. Director of Schools Corby King said the county’s change to the sales tax funding should produce some $2.2 million in additional revenue. King said the district will also cut costs on new science textbooks. “Rather […]
White Co Budget Committee In Recess, Needs More Input
The White County Budget Committee considered several new property tax rates at its meeting Tuesday, but ultimately decided to individually talk to Commissioners about what would pass. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the tax rate needs to be set at a minimum of $1.38 to cover county expenses. Finance Director Chad Marcum proposed a […]
Hutchings: Reappraisal, Rising Costs Big Budget Challenges
As the budget committee prepares to go back to work on the White County budget, Commission Chair Derrick Hutchings said reappraisal has been the biggest challenge. Hutchings said many White County residents saw their home values jump some 80 to 90 percent or more. Combine that with a tax increases and many residents have been […]
Putnam Budget Committee Approves New Budget
The Putnam County Budget Committee agreed on a new fiscal year budget Thursday night after reviewing department head cuts and deciding on cost-of-living adjustments. Department heads asked Monday to cut ten percent of this year’s increased expenditures. County Mayor Randy Porter said that reduced the budget gap to about $3.2 million which can be covered […]
Putnam Budget Committee Approves Nonprofit Funding
The Putnam County Budget Committee approved charitable donations and funding for non-profits in next year’s budget, but not without pushback from some committee members. The non-profit funding request totaled some $97,100. Commissioner Vinnie Faccinto made the motion to postpone approval until after a decision was made on employee raises. Faccinto said he did not feel […]
Overton In Reappraisal, Property Tax Rate Down 90 Cents
Overton County’s skyrocketing property values will likely mean a property tax decrease in the new county budget. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said rates will drop to $1.337 per $100, down nearly 90 cents from a year ago. Barlow said this year’s budget was much easier than last thanks to the state reappraisal rate. Barlow […]
Putnam Commissioners Ask Department Heads To Make Cuts
The Putnam County Budget Committee asked department heads and elected officials Monday night to cut ten percent of their request increases. The proposal made in an effort to cover a proposed cost of living adjustment for county employees. That increase would cost the county some $345,000. Sheriff Eddie Farris said making a cut would be […]
