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First glimpse of proposed Lee County budget

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April 11, 2007

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Tuesday night, commissioners got their first look at County Administrator Alan Ours' proposed budget. To get the county back on strong financial footing, he recommends a 3-mill property tax increase.  That's a jump of more than 20 percent.

Ours says commissioners don't have to approve a millage increase but that would mean a reduction in services for Lee County residents.  Furthermore, he stated a plan like that would take careful planning on the commissioners' part.

He also says the county may need to increase water and sewer fees.

The proposed budget does includes a five percent cost of living increase for county employees and ends a hiring freeze. Commissioners will begin deliberations on the budget next week.

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