Livingston Searching For Building Inspector/Codes Officer
Livingston has begun a search for a new building inspector and codes enforcement officer. Walter Rutherford resigned after being hired a year ago. Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said if the process is anything like last year, she believes the city should not have a problem finding someone. “We had multiple applicants at that time, […]
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 […]
Livingston To Elect Mayor, Aldermen Tuesday
Voters headed to the polls in Livingston Tuesday, set to elect a new mayor and two aldermen. Polls will be open Tuesday from 9 am to 7 pm at the Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce. Administrator of Elections Craig Story said the election is important because the candidates will be in charge of services residents […]
Overton Commissioner And Past City Mayor Frank Martin Laid To Rest
Overton County Commissioner Frank Martin laid to rest Tuesday. County Executive Ben Danner said Martin served as first district commissioner since 1998 and was a past Livingston mayor. “It’s going to be hard to replace the knowledge he had,” Danner said. “He was a business man before that, and he really brought a lot of […]
Livingston Passes Budget With Tax Increase
The City of Livingston passed its new fiscal year budget with a 20-cent property tax increase Monday night. When the budget was initially read, the proposed tax increase stood at 25-cents. In the weeks following that meeting, the tax increase decreased 5-cents. Mayor Curtis Hayes said it felt good to get the budget passed with […]
Livingston Splash Pad Opening
The splash pad in Livingston’s Central Park will reopen to the public on Friday. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said even though the splash pad and playgrounds are opening back up, everyone still needs to be aware of social distancing. “Everyone has to take some ownership in this COVID-19 pandemic,” Hayes said. “Wear gloves and masks […]
