FY26-27 Blount County Budget Workshops
Key Questions
What is the proposed tax rate in the FY26-27 Blount County budget?
The tax rate is set to drop to $1.29 under Mayor Mitchell's push for no new debt or taxes. The budget also includes 2% COL raises plus steps and boosts for the sheriff and highway departments.
What public hearings are scheduled for the Blount County budget?
A public hearing is set for June 8 at 5 PM, followed by a vote on June 18. The Budget Committee has also tabled a $5M match for Pellissippi amid pushback.
What does the Road Supervisor's proposal include?
Road Supervisor Hale proposes a $5.78M budget with state aid for Vickers Hollow bridge and paving projects, plus an equipment budget increased to $400k.
Tax rate drops to $1.29 with Mayor Mitchell's no new debt/taxes push, 2% COL raises + steps, sheriff/highway boosts. Road Supervisor Hale proposes $5.78M with state aid for Vickers Hollow bridge/paving and equipment budget to $400k. Budget Committee ahead of June 8 5PM hearing and June 18 vote; tables Pellissippi $5M match amid pushback.