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Soddy-Daisy adopts FY2024–25 budget, sets property tax rate at $1.32 after public comments
Summary
The Soddy-Daisy Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY2024–25 budget and set the property tax rate at $1.32 at a May 30 special meeting, following public comments about creek stabilization, fire staffing and road resurfacing and discussion of a state bill that could limit future tax increases.
The Soddy-Daisy Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the city’s FY2024–25 annual budget and set the property tax rate at $1.32 during a special called meeting on May 30, Mayor Everett said.
The action, taken on second and final reading of Ordinance No. 18, followed public comment and a presentation from City Manager Burt Johnson on the city’s finances and staffing. Mayor Everett moved to approve the budget at a $1.32 tax rate; Commissioner Shipley seconded the motion and the commissioners voted aye unanimously.
The vote came after residents raised concerns about several proposed projects and service shortfalls. James Berry questioned whether a roughly $1.5 million creek-stabilization item should use city funds when, he said, the State of Tennessee owns the property. City Manager Johnson responded that creek…
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