Overton County Executive Candidates Debate Budget
Candidates for Overton County Executive debated the necessity of property tax increases and budget management during a Republican primary forum Tuesday. The forum featured candidates Austin Dodson and Gregg Nivens. The discussion focused heavily on the financial pressures facing the county following a recent tax rate adjustment. “Our citizens are struggling right now,” Dodson said, […]
Jackson Health Department Expansion Match Approved
The Jackson County Commission approved a $116,400 budget amendment Monday to cover the local matching requirement for a Health Department expansion grant. Mayor Jim Morgan presented the request to transfer money from the county general fund balance. The move ensures that all project-related expenses are handled through a single financial source. “When we got the […]
Bailey Expresses Legislative Hurdles For Monterey Position
State legislators facing committee deadlines to approve a charter change that would allow Monterey to establish a new city administrator position. State Senator Paul Bailey said he received the town’s resolution this week and immediately forwarded it to the legislative legal team for drafting. The proposal must clear the state and local committee before reaching […]
Hale Said Property Tax Rates Best A Local Decision
State Representative Michael Hale said he does not foresee the legislature passing a proposed bill limiting how much property taxes can be raised in a year. Hale said there was much discussion surrounding the bill during this year’s session. Proposed limits ranged from two to seven percent. He said at the end of the day, […]
