Baxter Council Lowers Tax Rate While Increasing Wages
The Baxter Council approved a $1 per hour wage increase for all city employees during a special called meeting Wednesday. The board also approved the state-recommended property tax rate of .692. Councilman Willie Allison said the council has a long-standing history of avoiding tax hikes for the community. “It’s my 16th year and we’ve never […]
Monterey Board Rejects City Administrator Charter Ratification
The Monterey Board of Aldermen want to see physical documentation from the state before moving forward with a new city administrator position. Mayor Alex Garcia said the city received notification from the governor that the charter change had been signed and was ready for local ratification. Garcia said he received a PDF copy of the […]
