Aiken Council Updates Budget and Ordinances
Council reconsidered and approved the budget ordinance. The vote avoided delaying funds, with three readings otherwise required. Officials discussed staffing needs as the treasurer’s office faces higher workload and delays. The council also approved revised coin dealer exemptions and seven day retention for merchandise. Additional actions funded sheriff, EMS, clerk and magistrate positions and approved design work for the county agricultural building.
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William C. Clyburn
Aiken County
Emergency Medical Services Department
Clerk of Court
Cullinan Forum Debates Local Sales Tax Impacts
Aiken County officials forecast the sales tax could raise about 912000 in year one with district gains of 750000 for Aiken 400000 for North Augusta and 3000 for Burnettown offset by a 15 percent property tax cut. Opponents urged alternatives like taxing casual vehicle sales and reassessing underassessed homes while arguing over tax collection costs.
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Cullinan
Aiken County
Aiken
North Augusta
Burnettown
Pat Watson
State Automobile and Truck Dealers Association
Jim Hatchell
South Carolina Merchants Association
Hatchell
James Waddell
Beaufort
Watson
Aiken council to fund new subsidized apartments
City officials said federally subsidized units will be built in most complexes and will help tenants who cannot pay full price. The plan separates new apartments from Crosland Park’s sewer system yet ties water supply to the same source without affecting pressure. audience members urged leash laws and praised sanitation workers while residents worried about millage for a Fine Arts Center, noting potential tax burdens.
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Crosland Park
Public Works
Wyatt Johnson
Weeks Center
Harold Dorey
Dunbarton Oaks
Aiken County pressed for funds toward Arts Center plan
The Arts Center Decision tion Commission seeks 270000 in local funds from Aiken County and the City of Aiken for construction. Public figures urge referendum and discuss priorities from schools and law enforcement to housing and taxes, with differing views on the center’s value and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stewart
Aiken
Joan Tower
Barry Hunt
North Augusta
Eyeglass Prescriptions Filled at Zenith Hearing Aids
Don Fitzpatrick Optician fills eyeglass prescriptions at Zenith Hearing Aids located at 135A Lancaster St. Telephone 649-1430. Services include eyeglasses and sunglasses as well as hearing aids.
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Don Fitzpatrick
Lancaster ST
Aiken, S
Correction clarifies Elizabeth Thurmond identified as wife of J William Thurmond
The Aiken Standard corrects Monday’s report naming Elizabeth T Lib Thurmond of North Augusta as the wife of Dr J William Thurmond Ill instead of the intended subject.
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Elizabeth T
Lib) Thurmond
North Augusta
J. William Thurmond
Aiken Standard
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