Henderson County Budget Moves Through Calm Debates
Henderson County Commissioners begin reviewing a steady budget plan from County Manager Steve Wyatt. The plan emphasizes spending discipline and a $45 million fund balance amid a large capital program including Edneyville Elementary, Hendersonville High, and emergency services headquarters with debt service at $168 million for fiscal year 2019. Strong entities include Henderson County, Steve Wyatt, Edneyville, Hendersonville High, Health Sciences Center, and the emergency services headquarters.
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Bill Moss
Henderson County Board of Commissioners
Steve Wyatt
Wyatt
Hendersonville High School
Health Sciences Center
Edneyville Elementary School
Emergency Services Headquarters
Bill Lapsley
Grady Hawkins
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County Debt Principal Peaks in 2019 Budget
Commissioner Grady Hawkins notes a debt peak in FY 2019 with principal at 168.3 million and debt service at 9.7 million, then tapers to 153.5 million and 12.7 million in 2020 and 140 million and 10.7 million in 2021, reaching a low of 80 million and 8.3 million in 2026 as new debt remains uncertain. He says the county is likely at the high-water mark of capital debt for the foreseeable future.
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Hawkins
Bearfootin' Bears greet crowd at fundraiser event
Inside a crowd gathers to meet 20 new Bearfootin' Bears as volunteers dedicate two days to assisting nonprofit agencies across community projects.
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Hendersonville Mills River
Fletcher Flat Rock
Laurel Park
Dana Cedneyville
Etowah Horse Shoe
Green River
Saluda
General Fund
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Henderson County Manager's Office
Don Ieee