Overton Budget Includes Salary Increase For Employees
Overton County’s first budget draft includes a new salary schedule for non-emergency employees. The raise includes a three percent bump to starting pay and a one percent across-the-board raise for county employees. Budget Committee Co-Chair Darwin Clark said the adjustment is necessary to help the county retain staff and remain competitive with surrounding counties. “Which […]
Overton County Executive Candidates Debate Budget
Candidates for Overton County Executive debated the necessity of property tax increases and budget management during a Republican primary forum Tuesday. The forum featured candidates Austin Dodson and Gregg Nivens. The discussion focused heavily on the financial pressures facing the county following a recent tax rate adjustment. “Our citizens are struggling right now,” Dodson said, […]
