Cookeville Proposes 7 Cent Property Tax Increase
The City of Cookeville is proposing a 7-cent increase in property tax for the upcoming fiscal year. The tax increase proposed during Wednesday afternoon’s budget workshop. City Manager James Mills said the increased rate will provide an additional $850,000 in revenue. Mills said the property tax hikes will help keep city employees at competitive salaries, […]
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 […]
Overton Budget Committee Continues Looking For Cuts
Overton County Commission Chair Darwin Clark said the county’s budget committee is back at work looking at every possible way to save money. A County Commission meeting scheduled for Monday postponed while the committee continues its work. Clark said one of the main goals of the committee has been to reduce the size of the […]
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 […]
Overton Budget Committee To Revisit Pay, Taxes
The Overton County Budget Committee will go back to work on a new county budget after hearing from residents upset with a property tax increase and some of the spending in the budget. Commissioner Geraldine Walker said the main concern she heard from the public about the last proposal was a $3 per hour raise […]
Fentress Budget In Good Shape; Discussions Set
Fentress County officials expect to pass a balanced budget in the coming days with no change in property tax and employee raises included. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said inflation forces the department heads to adjust their expectations from year-to-year. He said this year, directors have been conservative. Johnson said the county plans to add […]
White County Raises, Budget Approved; Tough Decisions
White County Commissioners voted to pass its budget Monday night, trying to balance the needs of county employees with those of the other 27,000 residents. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said with material prices and inflation, the county faced more budgetary challenges this year. He said employees will get three percent raises across the board, […]
Cookeville Hosts Softball Tournament, Major Tourism Draw
As the Mojo Moneyball Classic Softball Tournament comes to Cookeville this weekend, the impact on the economy could be the homerun. Tourism Director Shan Stout said sports tourism from big tournaments serve as a economic driver for hotels, restaurants, and local stores. She said the Visitors Bureau will offer each participant a travel guide highlighting […]
Warren Budget: Employee Raises, No Tax Change
Warren County’s proposed budget includes $2,500 raises for all full-time staff and no change to property tax. County Executive Terry Bell credits conservative spending for the county’s ability to offer pay bumps and build on its existing general fund balance. He said part-time employees will receive $1,250 raises. Bell said this was a smooth year […]
Overton Commissioners Hear Budget Proposal
Overton County Commissioners got a look Monday night at County Executive Steven Barlow’s proposed budget which includes a 70-cent property tax increase. County Commissioners will meet Tuesday night to begin their deliberations. The proposed budget sets property taxes at some $2.67. Barlow said keeping up with soaring prices is challenging when taxes have not been […]
