Livingston Narrowly Approves Budget And Tax Increase
Livingston Aldermen approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and a property tax increase during a Monday meeting. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the approved budget includes a five-cent property tax increase to help the city manage escalating expenses. “I would love not to do that too, but like we say, everything is, it is, everything […]
Livingston Wastewater Upgrades Set To Begin Within Week
Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said long-awaited improvements to the city’s Wastewater Plant will begin in the next week. The city received the grant money previously for the upgrades, but Burnett told Aldermen Monday night the city has been waiting on a contractor. “They were finishing up and there may have been some weather delays […]
Police Chief Asks For Support, Stray Animal Cases Increase
Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith asked the Board of Aldermen Monday night to consider allocating funds in the upcoming budget to assist local animal rescue groups. Smith said the groups have increasingly been helpful in assisting police with the growing number of abandoned animals inside Livingston. Smith said Livingston currently operates without animal control, leaving […]
Three Candidates Running For Livingston Alderman Seats
Three candidates running for the three at-large seats for Livingston’s Board of Aldermen, following Thursday’s deadline to register. Incumbents Bruce Elder, David H. Langford, and Bill Linder will run. The alderman race will be the only city race on the June ballot. The deadline to register to vote is May 23. Early voting for the […]
Livingston Approves Amendment To 25-26 Fiscal Budget
The state asked Livingston Aldermen to amend the city’s current fiscal year budget. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the city previously passed a five-cent property tax increase, but some of the numbers in the budget were not correct when the city submitted its budget to the state. Burnett said the budget has been corrected […]
Livingston To Adopt Purchasing Policy, Bid Amount Threshold
The Livingston Board of Aldermen will draft a new purchasing agreement for citywide use following discussions Monday night. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said new state law allows cities to adopt their own spending policies instead of using one set by the state. Burnett said as part of this change, cities will not have to go […]
Livingston Award Bid To Replace Hillcrest Booster Pump
Livingston Aldermen will move forward with the bid to replace the pump at the Hillcrest Drive Booster Station. The pump is over 25 years old and has cracks. The aldermen reviewed an estimated $11,800 bid to repair the pump and an estimated $21,100 bid to replace the pump. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said Water and […]
Livingston City Pool Needs Updates, Aldermen To Explore
Livingston Aldermen will explore options to update the city pool following a Monday night discussion. Livingston Park Supervisor Michael Hayes said the city’s pool and the pool deck are in poor condition. Hayes said the city pool is leaking so much that two water hoses and occasionally a fire hydrant have to be used to […]
Livingston To Hold Public Hearing On Tax Rate Monday
Livingston Aldermen will hold a public hearing Monday to receive input on the tax rate included in the new fiscal budget. The certified tax rate is $1.0896, and the city is proposing to exceed that rate by five cents. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the city needs the extra funds for growing costs. “There’s […]
Livingston Approve Mini Shuttle Vehicle Purchase For Events
Livingston’s Main Street Commission will look to purchase a mini shuttle vehicle to help with transporting residents during special events. Main Street Commission Chairman Gene Gantt received approval from Aldermen for up to $15,000. Gantt said officials have noticed that anytime the city has a big festival, many elderly people park far away. “At those […]
