Council nixes Parker’s bid to place eight amendments to the city Charter on the November ballot.
Tax Rate Set to Plummet
Knox County Commission approves a $954 million budget that will be funded by the lowest tax rate in decades.
Power Poll: Justifying Tax Hikes
A majority of survey respondents say city employee pay increases and county infrastructure upgrades are sufficient reasons to raise property tax rates.
Council OKs Budget, Tax Hike
Kincannon’s $434.1 million budget proposal and the accompanying 50-cent property tax increase get reserved but solid support.
Rosy Picture, For Now
County commissioners seem satisfied with the proposed budget, but they worry about what comes next.
City Budget Vote Looms
Council will take up Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed $434.1 million budget and accompanying property tax increase on Tuesday.
Capital Steps
The Planning Commission approves the city’s long-term capital plan, which includes an infusion of state and federal funding for next year.
Jacobs Proposes $954m Budget
The county spending plan includes across-the-board raises, with extra for sheriff’s deputies, and no tax increase.
Sustaining Services, Raising Taxes
City Mayor Indya Kincannon proposes a 50-cent property tax hike to pay for a budget that would increase pay for city employees.
City Budget Landscape
A property tax increase appears to be the most likely option for maintaining services while increasing employee pay.