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 County Solid Waste Location Change Necessary
White County officials looking for a new site for the Solid Waste Department building, after the proposed site failed septic tests. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said one suggestion to resolve the issue is to acquire an adjacent piece of property. “I can negotiate with them with a contingent upon county commission approval,” Robinson said. […]
White County Votes Down Tax Decrease Vs 1-Time Revenue
White County Commissioners will not reduce the property tax rate despite some $6 million in incoming revenue from Waste Management. Board Chairman Derrick Hutchings said the money would mean moving the White County Animal Shelter, which still lives on the landfill property. “The animal shelter is part of this $6 million deal,” Hutchings said. “The […]
White County Approves Sawmill And Library Carpet Bids
The White County Finance Committee approved a bid to install a cover for the Rowland Sawmill and a full carpet replacement for the White County Public Library. Finance Director Chad Marcum said the bid for the sawmill structure was $22,700 “We received three bids for the Rowland Sawmill structure project,” Markum said, “Opened those on […]
White County Budget Approved Despite Flock Debate
The White County Budget Committee debated the future of police camera funding as commissioners weighed privacy concerns against law enforcement wants. The discussion focused on the $25,000 allocated for Flock Safety cameras and pursuit alert contracts. Commissioner TK Austin said he does not trust the system because he believes corporate entities can pay to access […]
Waste Management Offers Funds To Relocate Shelter
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson told County Commissioners Monday that Waste Management has offered to pay the county between $500,000 and $750,000 if officials agree to relocate the animal shelter. Robinson said company wants to use the space to increase revenue through success fee collection. “They would, give us that money this, this calendar […]
White County Limits Spending Despite Large Requests
White County officials navigating budget season as funding requests for the upcoming fiscal year have reached approximately $2 million against only $250,000 in projected new revenue. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the significant gap between requested funds and available revenue has forced the budget committee to deny numerous funding proposals. Robinson said the […]
Goff Advances As White County Executive Candidate
Republican Kyle Goff will advance as the Republican candidate for White County Executive, winning some 73 percent of the vote. Incumbent Denny Wayne Robinson’s finished with 26 percent of the vote share. Goff’s victory means he will face Independents Joseph Hallums and Penny Whaley in August. Goff said his platform of change and new ideas […]
White County Candidates Debate Economic Growth, Infrastructure
White County Executive candidates debated the future of local economic growth and infrastructure during TheUCNow.Com’s Candidate Forum. Incumbent White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county has successfully added approximately 1,200 jobs and over 100 new businesses during the last decade. Robinson said the county has sold all its available industrial property and must […]
White County Beer Board Down To 1 Person After Failed Vote
White County Commissioner TK Austin and Commissioner Becky Golden resigned from the county beer board following the failure of a resolution to implement a 300-foot residential distance requirement for beer permits. A 7-2 vote Monday night fell one short of the eight votes required for passage. Austin and Golden stepped down from the three-member board […]
