Executive Hopeful Budget Passes August 12
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said he is hopeful that the county’s proposed budget will be passed as is by the County Commission during its August 12 meeting. Tennessee requires counties to have an annual budget submitted by August 31. Barlow said the budget includes a 27-cent property tax increase, to pay for a $2 […]
Overton Budget Committee Approves $2 Raise
The Overton County Budget Committee approved a $2 across-the-board raise for county employees Tuesday night that will increase property taxes by 27.81 cents. Salary Committee Member Donna Savage said employees deserve a bigger increase, but the county just cannot afford the proposed $3 raise. Salary Committee Member Patrick McCurdy said he supported the original $3 […]
Livingston Approves 9¢ Property Tax Increase
Livingston Aldermen approved a nine-cent property tax increase along with the rest of the city’s 2024-25 budget in a special called meeting Friday. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the increase is necessary to provide for the city’s various departments that cannot support themselves financially. Hayes said that changes in the supply chain and labor market have […]
Overton Commissioners To Consider Sales Tax Referendum
Overton County Commissioners will once again consider a referendum to increase sales tax, a long-term approach to potentially increase revenue. A referendum, if approved, would not appear on the ballot until next year. Commissioner Gregg Nivens proposed an increase from 9.5 percent to 9.75 percent. Nivens said a sales tax increase would allow them to […]
DeKalb Budget Focusing On Justice Center, Concerns For Teacher Pay
As budget deliberations begin in DeKalb County, the focus center on funding a new justice center and jail as well as increases in teacher pay. That according to County Executive Matt Adcock. The budget committee had discussed a bond resolution for the justice center during multiple meetings this month, but have failed to pass the […]
Amended Monterey Budget Includes 3-Cent Tax Increase
The town of Monterey’s amended budget includes a three-cent property tax increase, down from a 14-cent increase when a Wednesday work session began. Alderman Alex Garcia said the board went through the budget line-by-line and cut items when possible in order to whittle down the increase. He said the town has not had a property […]
Sparta Police Department Working To Address Low Number Of Officers
Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn told Aldermen during a Thursday night work session the lack of officers and new certified applicants are hurting the department. Dunn said the city’s low pay compared to nearby areas continues to impact the city. He said he also lacks the ability to give new applicants higher starting wages based […]
Putnam Proposed Property Tax Increase Down To 18.8 Cents
The Putnam County Budget Committee voted Monday to reduce the property tax increase to 18.8 cents, sending the budget to Mayor Randy Porter to be finalized. The budget includes 91 new employees, the majority of which will serve the expanded County Justice Center. It also includes a marketplace adjustment to bring county salaries more in […]
27.5 Cent Property Tax Increase On Table For Putnam Budget
The Putnam County Budget Committee voted 6-1 Thursday to take the next step with a 27.5 cent property tax increase for county residents. The approved proposal includes fully funding a new pay scale plan for county employees and 91 new employees. Mayor Randy Porter and his team will bring more formal cost estimates to the […]
Livingston Proposing 11-Cent Tax Increase, Raises For Employees
The City Of Livingston proposing a four percent raise for city employees in the new fiscal year budget unveiled Monday night. The budget, approved on first reading by the council Monday night, includes an 11-cent property tax increase. Mayor Curtis Hayes said he started with an even greater increase for employees but found the city […]
