White County Solid Waste Location Change Necessary
White County officials looking for a new site for the Solid Waste Department building, after the proposed site failed septic tests. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said one suggestion to resolve the issue is to acquire an adjacent piece of property. “I can negotiate with them with a contingent upon county commission approval,” Robinson said. […]
White County Discuss Possible Property Tax Freeze
White County Commissioners discussed the possibility of adopting a property tax freeze during Monday night’s committee meetings. A property freeze act would allow the county to freeze the property taxes to a specific base amount, primarily for low-income seniors and disabled individuals. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he began looking into a property tax […]
White County Considers Disbanding Parks And Rec Committee
White County Commissioners will consider disbanding the Parks and Recreation sub-committee once the county hires a permanent director. The sub-committee has handled parks and recreation duties over the past few years, since the county has not had a parks and rec director. Commissioner Roger Mason said with the county hiring a parks and rec director, […]
Many Commissioners Involved In New White County Budget
The White County Budget Committee received needed input from other Commissioners Monday night in trying to find a budget plan that would pass. With a fast approaching deadline and a warning from the Comptroller, Commissioners found some common ground on key issues like employee raises. Commissioner Chris Brewington said he wanted raise amounts to be […]
White County Budget, 1.41 Tax Rate, Passes Committee
The White County Budget Committee believes it will have nine votes to pass a new budget proposal created Monday night, which includes a $1.41 property tax rate. The new budget swaps longevity pay for general fund employees with a slightly larger pay raise of $4,500. This move paired with the tax rate drop creates a […]
Mason Said Time To Find A New Convenience Center Site
White County Commissioner Roger Mason said it is time to pick up the pace on finding a new convenience center location. The Landfill Convenience Center will soon be going away as part of the selling of the facility. Mason said the loss of this convenience center will make it more difficult for the customers it […]
Budget Committee Finds Consensus On Tax Rate, Salaries
The White County Budget Committee agreed on a $1.45 property tax rate and a flat-rate salary increase for county employees Monday night. The committee was presented the details for each position’s salary with both an eight percent raise and a $4,000 flat salary increase. Committee members wrestled with creating a different raise for emergency personnel, […]
White County Commissioners Reject Property Tax Increase
A packed house of White County residents cheered Monday night after the County Commission voted to reject a proposed budget that featured a $1.57 tax rate. One of the major reasons for the property tax increase, a 15 percent pay raise for county employees. County Commissioner Roger Mason said with the budget being voted down, […]
White Co. Increasing Property Tax Rate In Proposed Budget
The White County Budget Committee proposed increasing the property tax rate to $1.57 per $100 during a Monday night meeting. Commissioner Kyle Goff said the tax rate was originally going to be $1.70, but commissioners agreed that was too high. Goff said the committee made multiple budget cuts to get to the current number. Goff […]
