Knox County approves fee changes for environmental health program after debate over consumer burden

Jun 25, 2026

After committee testimony that fees for environmental health had not been raised in years, the board approved fee increases while some members warned the changes would fall on consumers and urged alternatives to passing costs along.

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The Knox County Board on June 24 approved a resolution to increase fees in the environmental health program after committee presentation and member debate.

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