Starkville aldermen scale back tax increase by almost a mill
The Starkville Board of Aldermen’s message to city department heads was simple: Be prepared to deal with more budget cuts as we trim back a proposed tax increase.
Perkins wants to use CAO, planner salaries to boost Parks’ funds
Before Starkville aldermen approached an almost 3-mill tax increase for rising expenses Tuesday, the board, spearheaded by Ward 6 Alderman Roy A. Perkins, approved a motion to increase Starkville Parks Commission’s operating budget annually by almost $96,000.
Aldermen propose tax hike of 2.78 mill
An almost-3 mill tax increase is likely if Starkville is to tend to increasing expenditures, including a long-overdue pay raise for its employees, departmental requests, outside contributions and its plan to construct a new City Hall and renovate Starkville Police Department’s home.
EMCC seeks more tax revenue from Lowndes
East Mississippi Community College President Rick Young came before the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors Monday to ask for a two-mill tax increase to cover building construction needed to expand overall capacity.
Psst, taxes go up in 2013 for 163 million workers
President Barack Obama isn’t talking about it and neither is Mitt Romney. But come January, 163 million workers can expect to feel the pinch of a big tax increase, regardless of who wins the election.
Democrats vent displeasure over GOP tax claims
Democratic bitterness over Republican campaign tactics in last year’s Mississippi legislative elections erupted Wednesday in a debate over an otherwise routine local bill.
State health dept seeks money as reserve runs dry
The Mississippi Health Department told lawmakers Wednesday that it needs more money in the coming budget year or it may have to close clinics and reduce AIDS drug purchases.
City of Columbus raises taxes
The Columbus City Council Wednesday approved a fiscal year 2011 budget, which includes a 0.86 millage increase.
Oktibbeha Supervisors plan tax increase
The Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors is planning a 2010-2011 fiscal year budget which includes a 4.48-mill ad valorem tax increase.
Starkville residents facing tax increase
Residents of Starkville could soon face a tax increase. The Starkville Board of Aldermen Monday voted 4-3 to instruct the city clerk’s office to compose a 2010-2011 fiscal year budget which includes a .45-mill tax increase.
Aldermen grapple over budget, tax increase
With one side speaking out against a tax increase and the other saying one is necessary to maintain city services, the Starkville Board of Aldermen Tuesday night rejected three different budget options for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.