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County sets public hearing to discuss proposed budget

Associated Press — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:19:17 +0000

HERNANDO — The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors has set Sept. 4 for a public hearing on the proposed fiscal 2013 $102 million county budget. The proposal calls for a 3 percent raise for county employees and no millage rate increase. The Commercial Appeal reports supervisors discussed the proposed budget during a lengthy meeting that [...]

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Mayor’s plan won’t raise taxes, but increases spending

Associated Press — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:18:57 +0000

JACKSON — Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr.’s proposed budget won’t raise taxes or utility rates on residents in 2013, but promises a 50 percent increase in spending on projects that target the city’s crumbling infrastructure. If the Jackson City Council adopts the mayor’s recommendation, The Clarion-Ledger reports there will be no raises for city employees [...]

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