Overton Approve $20.6M Budget, Raises For County Employees
The Overton County Commission approved a $20.6 million budget Monday night including a 90-cent property tax decrease. The tax rate decreased due to reappraisal. Despite the reduction, expenditures are an estimated $2.7 million more than the projected revenue. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said he is not concerned with the general fund taking a large […]
Overton In Reappraisal, Property Tax Rate Down 90 Cents
Overton County’s skyrocketing property values will likely mean a property tax decrease in the new county budget. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said rates will drop to $1.337 per $100, down nearly 90 cents from a year ago. Barlow said this year’s budget was much easier than last thanks to the state reappraisal rate. Barlow […]
Overton Budget Focus Projected To Be On Employee Benefits
Overton County Budget Committee set to focus efforts on employee pay and benefits. County Executive Steven Barlow said he has specifically working on getting better benefits for county employees. He said he has been meeting with the state insurance commission to try and find a more affordable insurance program. “If the county tries to put […]
