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.

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.

Council gets an update on the city’s financial situation and a look at challenges for next year’s budget, particularly pension and personnel costs.

County Commissioner Justin Biggs asks City Council to postpone consideration of KUB’s municipal broadband plan.

With City Council poised to give final approval to next year’s budget, KPD touts its co-responder program in a bid for expansion.

Kincannon and Jacobs recommend a diverse group of seven candidates to oversee the proposed baseball stadium project.

The Health Department begs the public to take precautions as City Council moves against scofflaw drinking establishments.

Council starts budget deliberations on Tuesday with newcomer Amelia Parker ready to challenge assumptions.

Knoxville officials say they’re comfortable with the city’s debt level as they plan to go to the bond market to finance projects.

City Council agrees on the process to replace Stephanie Welch in the soon-to-be-vacant 1st District seat.