Robert Houk

1 week ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Robert Houk

Washington County issued 16 building permits in April for single-family home construction, which is 12 fewer than the number recorded in the previous month. The county issued 28 permits for single-family homes in March. That number was seven fewer than that issued for home construction in February. The total estimated value of those permits for new homes in April is $7.2 million. At the same time, the single-family home permits netted the county $23,020 in fees.

1 week ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Robert Houk

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1 week ago | timesnews.net | Robert Houk

The director of Washington County Schools told the county’s Budget Committee on Wednesday that school officials are asking for help in narrowing a $7.9 million deficit in the system’s proposed $100 million budget. “The Board of Education is not asking for $8 million,” Jerry Boyd told the committee. “Now, would they certainly love that conversation? Yes, but in terms of additional taxpayer money.

1 week ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Robert Houk

The leader of a group circulating petitions asking Washington County officials to “reverse” the property tax rate set in 2024 and “cap all future tax increases” says more than 900 signatures have been collected. Karen Nelson, who spoke of her cause to members of East Tennessee Freedom in Johnson City on Tuesday, said she and her colleagues hope to present the petitions to county commissioners at their meeting on May 19. She is also looking to speak to members of the county’s Budget Committee.

1 week ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Robert Houk

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