No Quorum, White County Commissioners Discuss Budget
White County Commissioners moved forward with a detailed review of the new budget Monday night despite failing to reach a quorum for their regularly scheduled meeting. Finance Director Chad Marcum said the $21 million budget includes a 3 percent across-the-board cost-of-living adjustment, increased election expenses, and a new custodian for the upcoming health department building. […]
White Commissioners Want To Lower Property With Sales Tax
White County Steering Committee members voted to lower property taxes should a sales tax increase be passed in the upcoming referendum. The proposal would increase the county’s share of the sales tax from 2.25 percent to 2.75 percent on every $100 spent. That would match what consumers already pay in Sparta. With early voting starting […]
New White County Convenience Center Set To Open Soon
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the newly relocated Central View Convenience Center is set to open soon. The convenience center had been located inside the landfill. It has been closed since November. Robinson said the new facility on Gum Mountain Road will open soon. “Well, I spoke with the engineer today, actually,” Robinson […]
White County Assessor Advises Against Tax Freeze Program
White County’s Property Assessor advising White County Commissioners to avoid setting up a proposed property tax relief program. White County Assessor of Property Junior Jones cited the maximum number of acres allowed is five. Jones said breaking out only part of a property for relief can unintentionally increase the taxable value of the remaining land […]
White County Schools Share Recent Success With Commission
White County School Board Chairman Bob Young said the County Commission should share in the system’s recent academic success, as its funding partner. Young said the district posted strong results, including five Level 5 schools and seven campuses earning A or B grades on the state report card. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger added that […]
White County Fills New Parks And Rec Director Position
White County Commissioners approved Tuesday night the hiring of Don Pearcy as the county’s first parks and recreation director. The county began the search after receiving a parks and recreation grant from the state. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county’s HR Department and the state recommended the county hire Pearcy. “With the […]
White County Discusses Options For Sales Tax Increase
White County commissioners discussed how the county could use revenue generated by a proposed sales tax increase during a Monday work session. The increase will be considered by voters later this year. The proposal would increase the county’s share of the sales tax from 2.25 percent to 2.75 percent on every $100 spent. Commissioner Dakota […]
White Commissioners Approve Opioid Abatement Funds
White County Commissioners approved allocating a total of $200,000 in opioid abatement funds to support local organizations and programs tackling the crisis. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the funds must be used to help with the opioid issues in the county, as they are from a federal lawsuit and not taxpayer dollars. A constituent […]
White Co. Sales Tax Increase Sent To Referendum
A proposed White County sales tax increase will be sent to referendum in May after the county commission approved a resolution Tuesday night. The proposal would raise the county’s share of the sales tax from 2.25 to 2.75 percent for every $100 spent. That change would not increase the total sales tax rate for shoppers, […]
White County Pursuing Rowland Sawmill Preservation
White County Commissioners are once again pursuing preservation efforts for the county’s historic Rowland Sawmill. The Rowland Sawmill has been a part of the White County community for around 150 years. County Commission Chairman Derrick Hutchings said the commission has made previous efforts in the past after constituents pushed for improvements, but the commission never […]
