County approves FY14 budget with split tax vote
The Livingston County Commission passed the FY 2014 budget unanimously while the tax rate ordinance was split. Judge John Thompson cast the tie breaking vote in favor, as Willis and Purvis opposed the higher rate. Officials discussed fund balances, cash reserves, and bond ratings, noting past dips and the need to weather fiscal storms.
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Milt Purvis
Ronnie Vincent
Tommy Vincent
John Thompson
Willis
Constables Seek $2 Million in Unpaid Fines Effort
Polk County commissioners vow a one year trial of expanded warrant service to collect about 2 million dollars in fines from four Justice of the Peace courts. JP warrants total around 5 500 with fines. Constables will be paid 10000 to start enforcement outreach.
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Barbee
Justice of the Peace Courts
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JP Courts
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Milt Purvis
Scott
Burglary suspect nabbed in Wilson Lake Estates arrest
Polk County detectives, alerted by Crime Stoppers, arrested a burglary suspect Friday in Wilson Lake Estates after a tip of ongoing residential break ins. The arrest followed a prior capture on Aug 5 at the same home. Precinct 4 Constable Bubba Piper assisted. Items recovered included a DVD player and a Weedeater from Indian Springs burglaries.
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Wilson Lake Estates
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Bubba Piper
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Quotation Television mocks crowds avoiding eye contact
A quip notes that television culture keeps people staring at screens instead of one another, illustrating a social critique of media consumption over direct human interaction.
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