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Mocksville board adopts FY 2024–25 budget after vote to pause full‑time pay increases
Summary
The Mocksville Town Board adopted a balanced FY 2024–25 budget and capital plan that funds streets, sidewalks and water projects but, following debate, approved an amendment eliminating proposed full‑time salary increases while preserving part‑time raises. The board also awarded multiple infrastructure contracts and approved related capital amendments.
The Mocksville Town Board of Commissioners adopted its FY 2024–25 budget Tuesday after a heated discussion over staff pay and utility rates.
Ken, a town staff presenter, told the board the proposed balanced budget prioritizes equipment replacement, sidewalk connectivity and water‑system projects, and depends heavily on property and sales tax growth and development fees. He said the town is pursuing more than $13 million in grant funding, including roughly $10 million focused on infrastructure, and has budgeted $333,000 from the general fund for intersection, road and sidewalk improvements (not including grants). Ken also outlined planned capital purchases and projects including a new fire apparatus (three‑year delivery), a leaf truck and dump truck, and water‑system work related to a Davy County interconnection.
The budget included personnel proposals: a 3%…
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