In approving County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ $853.1 million budget, commissioners supported a 30 percent reduction in the county’s indigent care program.
A Shifting Burden
As Knox County Commission prepares to pass its 20th straight budget with no property tax increase, we look at what that means for county revenues and property owners.
Growth, Smart and Otherwise
Representatives of residential groups call for better planning in the fast-growing, unincorporated areas of Knox County.
Further Study
Knox County Commission delays action on cutting funding to healthcare providers in the indigent care program.
Southern Routes
County Commission looks likely to defer a study to identify highway needs and options in South Knox County.
Comfortable With the Cuts
Knox County Commission appears amenable to a 30 percent reduction in the county’s indigent care program.
The Deepest Cut
Providers say a proposed reduction in the Health Department’s indigent care program will hurt their efforts to serve the poorest residents of Knox County.
County Budget Cuts Indigent Healthcare
Knox County officials say a 30 percent cut in funding should not reduce access to services for some of the county’s poorest residents.
No Resolution
Knox County Commission declines to act on a proposal to remove one of its members from the Joint Education Committee.
Commission Conflict
Legal questions and angry words mark an effort to remove Commissioner Evelyn Gill from Knox County’s Joint Education Committee.