White County Reduces Speed Limits On Three Roads
White County officials approved speed limit reductions for three local roads following requests from parks officials. The Steering Committee A approved the changes after reviewing documentation signed off on by the highway department. The adjustments affect South Fork Road, Jolly Road, and Scotts Gulf Road. Commissioner Dakota White said park rangers had reached out with […]
White County Evaluates Eight Acres For Waste Management
White County officials moving forward with plans to acquire an eight-acre property adjacent to the old quarry site to facilitate the construction of a new solid waste department building. Commissioner TK Austin said the purchase became necessary after the county was unable to find suitable ground for a septic system on the existing quarry property. […]
White County Residents Challenge Solid Waste Costs
“We went from losing millions of dollars to making over a million. That’s a big turnaround.” That is White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson, addressing concerns from residents about the Solid Waste Budget. Several residents said they expected expenses to decrease following the sale of the landfill to Waste Management. Resident Beth Rizone said she […]
White Commissioners Want To Lower Property With Sales Tax
White County Steering Committee members voted to lower property taxes should a sales tax increase be passed in the upcoming referendum. The proposal would increase the county’s share of the sales tax from 2.25 percent to 2.75 percent on every $100 spent. That would match what consumers already pay in Sparta. With early voting starting […]
White County Assessor Advises Against Tax Freeze Program
White County’s Property Assessor advising White County Commissioners to avoid setting up a proposed property tax relief program. White County Assessor of Property Junior Jones cited the maximum number of acres allowed is five. Jones said breaking out only part of a property for relief can unintentionally increase the taxable value of the remaining land […]
White County Discusses Options For Sales Tax Increase
White County commissioners discussed how the county could use revenue generated by a proposed sales tax increase during a Monday work session. The increase will be considered by voters later this year. The proposal would increase the county’s share of the sales tax from 2.25 percent to 2.75 percent on every $100 spent. Commissioner Dakota […]
White Co. Sales Tax Increase Sent To Referendum
A proposed White County sales tax increase will be sent to referendum in May after the county commission approved a resolution Tuesday night. The proposal would raise the county’s share of the sales tax from 2.25 to 2.75 percent for every $100 spent. That change would not increase the total sales tax rate for shoppers, […]
Start Early To Avoid Tax Filing Surprises And Delays
Local residents are being encouraged to prepare early for the upcoming tax season to avoid delays and mistakes when filing their returns. Local Tax Expert Dakota White said the first step is making sure all required documents are collected before meeting with a tax preparer. “Don’t jump the gun too soon,” White said. “Make sure […]
Hutchings Remains White Co. Commission Chairman
White County Commissioner Derrick Hutchings will remain chairman of the White County Commission. Hutchings beat out Dakota White in a 5-4 vote. Only nine commissioners were present for the voting. Commissioner Lanny Selby elected as vice-chairman, and Commissioner David Cranford was elected as parliamentarian by acclamation. The commission approved members for several other committees, including […]
Budget Committee Finds Consensus On Tax Rate, Salaries
The White County Budget Committee agreed on a $1.45 property tax rate and a flat-rate salary increase for county employees Monday night. The committee was presented the details for each position’s salary with both an eight percent raise and a $4,000 flat salary increase. Committee members wrestled with creating a different raise for emergency personnel, […]
