On Monday night Tipton County passed its 2021-22 budget, giving raises to its employees and planning significant paving, among other things. Last year county employees did not receive a raise, due to the commission’s desire to be conservative with spending during the unknowns of operating in a pandemic, so this year they received a 5-percent cost of living raise. “A lot of … [Read more...] about The county passed its budget on Monday night – find out what’s in it
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Covington just lowered its tax rate from $1.33 to $1.24
On Tuesday night, Covington’s board of mayor and aldermen passed its 2021-22 budget and lowered taxes for residents. The property tax rate dropped from $1.33 per $100 of value to $1.24. The $11.9-million budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes new public safety personnel, raises and equipment. “Included in this budget are three new firefighters, additional police cameras … [Read more...] about Covington just lowered its tax rate from $1.33 to $1.24
