Livingston Square Upgrades Begin; Timeline Four Months
After delays, work to upgrade the Livingston Courthouse Square has officially begun. Main Street Historic District Chairman Gene Gantt told Aldermen Monday night officials have gone out to each merchant around the square to update them on what was going to happen and what the city needed them to do to help. Gantt said the […]
Livingston Approves 2025-2026 Fiscal Budget, Tax Increase
Livingston Aldermen have approved the city’s budget on final reading for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The city’s budget does contain a five-cent property tax increase as requested by MTAS. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the city tries to do a small tax increase gradually rather than doing one big increase every few years. Burnett […]
Livingston’s First Budget Includes 5-Cent Tax Increase
A five cent property tax increase part of Livingston’s first reading of the new fiscal year budget. Finance Officer Joel Parks presented the budget. Parks said the general fund for the new budget is expected to increase to some $3.8 million, with expenses over by some $373,000. “When it’s all said and done, there might […]
Livingston Moving Forward on Courthouse Plaza Project
After increased costs delayed the project for years, Livingston has awarded the estimated $1.5 million Courthouse Plaza Project. The aldermen approved the bid, subject to T-DOT approval. Livingston Downtown Revitalization Chair Ray Evans said T-DOT asked the city to meet with the contractor to ensure that the bid worked for all involved. “Long and short […]
Livingston Ends Under 65 Retiree Insurance Program
Livingston getting rid of a policy that allows city employees who retire under the age of sixty-five to keep their health plan until they turn sixty-five.
Livingston Aldermen Terminate Water Supervisor
Livingston Aldermen voted to terminate Jerry Dale Kennedy from his position as the city’s water department supervisor during Tuesday’s meeting.
Livingston Approves New Airport Hangar
Livingston will move forward with a new 80′ by 80′ hangar at the city airport. Airport Chairman Jason Duke said the hangar will sit on a grassy field between the airport’s other two hangars. Duke said that Mid-State Construction will build and pay for the building in exchange for a twenty-five year lease after it […]
Livingston Approves $3.8M Energy Project
Livingston Aldermen approved $3.8 million in funding for a green energy project to reduce energy usage. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the project will reduce overall energy costs by roughly thirty-six percent and eliminate nearly $900,000 in capital costs over the next three to four years. Hayes said one of the key features of the project […]
Livingston Ready To Pass Budget Friday, Small Tax Hike
The public can sound off Friday as Livingston Aldermen consider the second reading of this year’s budget which includes employee raises and a nine-cent property tax increase. Mayor Curtis Hayes said budgeting this year has been tight. He said after conducting a pay study two years ago, employee compensation has become a greater focus. “You’ve […]
Light Voter Turnout At Polls In Livingston So Far
Voter turnout has been light at the polls in Livingston Tuesday with two aldermen seats and the mayoral seat up for grabs. Overton County Election Administrator Craig Story said he estimates some 750 votes in the final count, including early voting. He said the numbers are lower than he would have liked and he hopes […]
