In the coming months and years, Tipton County will be receiving money to combat a local and national problem: the opioid crisis. During Monday night's meeting of the Tipton County Legislative Body, County Executive Jeff Huffman said he expects Tipton County to receive about $180,000 a year over the next two decades or so. The money is being disbursed from law suit settlements … [Read more...] about Tipton County to receive money to combat opioid crisis
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County budget includes funding for new animal control facility and raises for cops
The Tipton County Legislature passed a $152.9 million 2022-23 budget Monday night that includes raises for county employees, money for a new animal control facility and the same property tax rate as last year. Law enforcement employees with the Tipton County Sheriff's Office are receiving a $4,000 raise, which will be between eight and 11 percent, depending on the employee's … [Read more...] about County budget includes funding for new animal control facility and raises for cops
After 20 years of financial issues, the state comptroller wants the Town of Mason to relinquish its charter
The Town of Mason has a big decision to make. Should its voluntarily give up its charter or will the state have to step in and take over? Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower and members of the local government auditing and utilities oversight teams held a public meetings with the town’s elected officials and gave it to them straight. “Government is not working … [Read more...] about After 20 years of financial issues, the state comptroller wants the Town of Mason to relinquish its charter
Here’s when local government bodies meet and how you can attend
Participation with the actions of local government, and transparency of government bodies, is very important to our way of life. The Tennessee Open Meetings Act (TCA §8-44-101) requires adequate notice to the public for meetings which are regularly scheduled and specially called. This means, because the public has the right to attend these bodies must let you know when these … [Read more...] about Here’s when local government bodies meet and how you can attend
Has Tipton County’s population really decreased? County Executive says he doesn’t believe it.
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau last week shows Tipton County’s population decreased by .18 percent over the last decade. Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman said he doesn’t believe that for a minute. “Everywhere you drive from Brighton south there’s construction going on, if you put a house on the market someone’s going to buy it,” he said Wednesday. “There’s … [Read more...] about Has Tipton County’s population really decreased? County Executive says he doesn’t believe it.
Updates on Interstate 69, Highway 14, an east-west corridor and the Megasite
People driving around, to and from Tipton County have seen a fair amount of road construction over the past 20 years or so. They've also been informed about projects that seemed imminent but never happened. Anybody remember Interstate 69? There is one project which involves converting sections of Highway 14 from two to four lanes. Parts of that have been completed and other … [Read more...] about Updates on Interstate 69, Highway 14, an east-west corridor and the Megasite
What you need to know about voting during COVID-19
When Tipton County residents head to the polls for elections Aug. 6 and Nov. 3 things are going to be a little bit different because of COVID-19. Voters will be given a glove for their dominant hand upon entering the polling place. You will be asked to discard it when you leave and offered hand sanitizer before receiving your “I voted” sticker. While waiting in line you will … [Read more...] about What you need to know about voting during COVID-19
Tipton County will likely see $1.87M in local government grants
This summer Tipton County is set to receive $1.87 million in local government grants from the state for one-time, local expenses for the 2021 fiscal year. “Capital maintenance, public safety and road projects don’t pause for disasters like the March tornadoes and the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Lee. “This grant fund will ease the burden on local governments as they work to … [Read more...] about Tipton County will likely see $1.87M in local government grants
