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Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs delivers final budget address, proposes no property tax increase
Summary
Mayor Glenn Jacobs used his eighth and final budget address to propose a budget with no property‑tax increase, boosted reserves and modest pay raises for county employees and teachers, while highlighting investments in schools, public safety, infrastructure and social services.
Mayor Glenn Jacobs delivered his eighth and final budget address at Covenant Health Park, saying, "This year's budget does not include a property tax increase." Jacobs framed the proposal as the culmination of eight years of fiscal management that grew revenue, increased reserves and preserved a high bond rating.
The mayor said the county added $30 million to general‑fund reserves, bringing total reserves to $111 million, and credited the…
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