Commissioners opt to take money from the school system to fund general-government employee raises.
A Status Quo Budget
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ last budget proposal lacks major new spending initiatives or, predictably, a property-tax increase.
Kincannon Proposes ‘Lean’ Budget
The $499 million spending plan includes money for more police officers, housing, sustainability efforts and infrastructure, without requiring a tax increase.
Weekly Watch: May 27-June 1, 2025
Every Monday (or on the occasional Tuesday) we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Commission OKs Budget
Commissioner Andy Fox asked to delay the vote, but his colleagues criticised him for being unprepared and proceeded to approve the spending plan.
Power Poll: Local Budgets
Respondents are generally supportive of the city and county budget plans, though a majority predicts cuts at the federal level will lead to increased spending.
Housing Funds at Risk
The president’s budget proposal for HUD would gut local affordable housing and homelessness programs.
‘A Tight Year’
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs proposes a budget that’s far from extravagant and doesn’t call for a property tax increase.