Kyle Goff Vows New White County Direction As Executive
Newly elected White County Executive Kyle Goff is preparing to lead the county in a new direction following a successful campaign focused on leadership and vision. Goff said the current political climate was ready for a shift in leadership during this election cycle. Goff said the county commission will see significant turnover with 11 of […]
Sparta YMCA To Tackle White County Childcare Shortage
The Sparta White County YMCA constructing a new childcare center designed to serve up to 99 children and address a shortage of available and affordable care for working families. CEO Kyle Goff said the organization identified childcare as a top priority during a strategic planning process involving community leaders, business owners, and the school system. […]
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 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 […]
UC County Ballots Set For May Election After Deadline
The qualifying deadline passed on Thursday for candidates seeking to run in this year’s county election, officially setting the field for the upcoming ballot in May. In Putnam County, Incumbent Randy Porter will face Ryan Dalton and Wayne Nabors in the race for county mayor. Incumbent Eddie Farris will face Darrin Stout in August for […]
Public Involvement Big Win In White County Budget Process
White County Commissioners said the public’s involvement with the budget process served as a great learning experience for everyone. Budget Committee Chair Kyle Goff said seeing the Courthouse filled with community members and county employees helped shape the process. “One thing I love about having [the public] here is that you learn where the communication […]
White County Passes Budget, $1.41 Tax Rate And Raises
It took four months of negotiation, but the White County Commissioners passed their budget for the new fiscal year in the eleventh hour Monday night. Several Commissioners attended the Budget Committee Meeting earlier this month and verbally agreed to pass the budget. Everyone held true, and the budget ultimately passed by a 10-3 vote. Commissioner […]
Many Commissioners Involved In New White County Budget
The White County Budget Committee received needed input from other Commissioners Monday night in trying to find a budget plan that would pass. With a fast approaching deadline and a warning from the Comptroller, Commissioners found some common ground on key issues like employee raises. Commissioner Chris Brewington said he wanted raise amounts to be […]
White County Budget, 1.41 Tax Rate, Passes Committee
The White County Budget Committee believes it will have nine votes to pass a new budget proposal created Monday night, which includes a $1.41 property tax rate. The new budget swaps longevity pay for general fund employees with a slightly larger pay raise of $4,500. This move paired with the tax rate drop creates a […]
