Van Buren to Work With Barrett Group
Van Buren County officials will work with the Murfreesboro-based Barrett Group to locate missing revenue streams for the county. Budget Committee Chairman William Maxwell said partnering with an expert will hopefully help the county’s bottom line. The County Commission voted unanimously to move forward with an agreement Monday night. “Hopefully it just gives someone a […]
Wheel Tax Heading to Ballot in Van Buren
The Van Buren County Commission approved a resolution 9-1 Monday night to send a Wheel Tax referendum to the November ballot. County voters will have the chance to decide to accept or reject a $40-dollar tax on vehicles. Half of the funds are earmarked for Van Buren County Schools, while the other half goes toward […]
Van Buren Passes Tax Increase; Budget
The Van Buren County Commission passed a balanced budget with a 45-cent property tax increase Monday night. The Commission voted 9-1 to pass the budget and set the new rate at $2.76. Budget Committee Chairman William Maxwell said he felt the Commission made the right decision to raise revenues. “I think we did the right […]
Van Buren Sending Wheel Tax Straight to Voters
Van Buren County voters will have the ultimate say when it comes to passing a $40 Wheel Tax. The original copy of the Wheel Tax resolution Commissioners received last week, it was stated the new tax could be passed either by two readings by the County Commission or by an election. Mayor Greg Wilson said […]
Van Buren Recycling Program Will Continue
The recycling program will continue in Van Buren County. Despite a manufacturing company exploring the use of Van Buren County’s recycling center as a factory, Mayor Greg Wilson said it was never his intent to eliminate the program. “It will stay there, yes,” Wilson said. “We were going to make adjustments if need be. We […]
