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Co Com R 267 260601 Budget Public Hearing

Knox County Commission · June 2, 2026

Knox County Commission held a public FY27 budget hearing on June 1, 2026. Finance Director Chris Caldwell presented a proposal that keeps the property tax rate steady and includes a roughly $31 million (2.7%) overall increase, a 3% employee raise, and a $334 million five-year capital plan; commissioners questioned funding for EMPATH, warming centers, convenience centers, records management and school debt projections.

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