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Macon County Board of Commissioners approves $63.7 million budget with changes, raises Franklin fire tax to 7¢
Summary
The Macon County Board of Commissioners approved the recommended FY2024–25 general fund budget of $63,704,651 on a 3–2 vote, agreeing to several amendments including one Environmental Health position, funding for coaching stipends, and a 7¢ fire tax increase for the Franklin Fire District.
The Macon County Board of Commissioners approved the county's recommended FY2024–25 budget, adopting a $63,704,651 general fund ordinance after debating program changes and local tax allocations.
Finance Director Lori Carpenter told the board that the recommended general fund remained $63,704,651 but reflected several adjustments discussed at Monday's meeting. "The recommended general fund budget remains at $63,704,651," she said, and read changes into the record that included eliminating one Environmental Health position while adding a Code Enforcement Officer and athletic supplements.
After public comment during the budget hearing, board…
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