White County Passes Indefinite Ban On Data Centers
An indefinite ban on data centers across White County put in place by County Commissioners to prevent potential strain on the county’s electrical and water infrastructure. White County Executive Denny Robinson said the commission decided to be proactive. “There was just too much unknown about what impact they have on the community,” Robinson said. “There’s […]
White County Reverses Course On AI Surveillance Cameras
The White County Commissioners voted Monday to rescind a previous resolution authorizing the use of license plate surveillance cameras throughout the county. Board Chair Derrick Hutchings said the commission decided to reverse course after receiving significant feedback from residents regarding the Flock Safety technology. Hutchings said the board previously approved the cameras in April 2025 […]
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 […]
Commissioners Split On Potential Sales Tax Revenue Allocation
The White County Commission split over how to allocate potential revenue from a proposed sales tax increase, with the referendum fast approaching. County Commission Chairman Derrick Hutchings introduced the resolution by noting the commission needed to establish a plan for the funds. A property tax decrease is one idea. Hutchings said the county estimates the […]
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, […]
White County Discuss Possible Property Tax Freeze
White County Commissioners discussed the possibility of adopting a property tax freeze during Monday night’s committee meetings. A property freeze act would allow the county to freeze the property taxes to a specific base amount, primarily for low-income seniors and disabled individuals. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he began looking into a property tax […]
Golden Not Quitting Commission Seat, No Hard Feelings
White County Commissioner Becky Golden said she will not be resigning from the county commission. Golden walked out of last week’s commission meeting after the commission voted to replace Golden as one of the Budget Committee nominees. Golden said she meant she would be resigning her nomination to be on the budget committee, not the […]
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 […]
