Hayes Beginning Work With Burnett On Transition
The transition process has begun to prepare Livingston Mayor-Elect Lori Elder-Burnett to take office September 1. Mayor Curtis Hayes said he and Burnett have been meeting for several hours a week since she was elected in June. He said he has been reminding Burnett that she may not get everything overnight, she has great staffers, […]
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 […]
Livingston Finalizing Inspector Search
Livingston officials wrapping up the application process Wednesday in the search for a Building Inspector and Codes Officer. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city has received around 30 applications and resumes. He said he is seeking a candidate with a construction background and leadership skills. “You’ve got the Building Inspector, you’ve got the Codes Enforcer, […]
Livingston Delays Will Not Interrupt Christmas
Despite delays on state approval, the Livingston Downtown Redevelopment Commission does not expect the planned sidewalk and courthouse construction projects to interfere with the town’s Christmas season. Chairman Gene Gantt said the city is still awaiting T-DOT approval. One project involves renovating the grounds around the courthouse, which Gantt says has caused some concern in […]
Livingston Looking To Hire Street/Sanitation Supervisor
The city of Livingston is looking to hire a new Street and Sanitation Department Supervisor after the retirement of Wayne Peek. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said Peek had been in the position for some 40 years. The city is looking for a candidate with at least five years of street or solid waste experience and […]
Livingston Going Door-To-Door For Water Line Surveys
The city of Livingston will be sending its Police and Fire Departments door to door to collect surveys for the city’s lead service line inventory. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the city has been collecting surveys through mail or on the city website since 2021, but has only received some 1,000 completed questionnaires. He said every […]
Livingston Approves Agreement For Water Readers
Livingston will install new automatic water readers to mitigate water loss issues. J.R. Wauford and Associates President Greg Davenport said the Monroe and Alpine areas have been identified to be the areas with the greatest need and will get the readers first. He said contractors will install zone readers that constantly listen for and identify […]
Livingston PD Crowded, Lease Out Additional Office Space
The Livingston Police Department will lease additional downtown space to alleviate overcrowding in the current building. Livingston Police Chief Ray Smith said between the city’s growth and new personnel mandates from the state, the current building has reached its capacity. He said a building next to the existing facility has been identified for the expansion. […]
Livingston Leasing Land For Additional Parking At City Park
Livingston will lease land for additional parking at City Park to account for growth in the park’s usage. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said the leagues that use the park have grown in popularity, and the current parking lot cannot support that growth. The land owner will rent the piece of land for $50 per month. […]
Livingston South Church Street Project Delayed By Manholes
Livingston’s South Church Street Project has been delayed for a second time in 2024 to prepare precast manholes. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said the company the city is working with believes they can have the manholes ready in three to four weeks. The precast holes are designed to be assembled above ground and lowered into […]
