Gaston County Budget Hearing Planned For Thursday
Gaston County Commissioners hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. at the Gaston County Courthouse to consider a 5.4 cent property tax increase or broad program cuts in public safety education and more. The vote may occur Thursday or be delayed to June 27 as officials weigh options and await state funding details.
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Gaston County Manager Proposes 5.4 Cent Tax Increase
Budget plan from Jan Winters urges a 5.4 cent tax rise to cover debt from 2006 and 2007 school bond referendums. Voters were told increases could reach 10.5 cents, while commissioners cut taxes previously and savings reserves dwindle. If less than 5.4 cents is approved, lost funds must be found elsewhere. residents’ tolerance remains under review.
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Southern Baptists oppose Scouts policy on accepting gays
At the annual meeting in Houston the Southern Baptist Convention voted to back families leaving the Boy Scouts over plans to admit gay members. They urged removal of leaders who supported acceptance and urged former Scouts to join SBC youth groups. The resolution calls homosexuality contrary to Scouting and emphasizes biblical convictions.
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Wildwood bans saggy pants on boardwalk in new law
Wildwood New Jersey passed a unanimous ordinance banning overly saggy pants on the boardwalk effective July 2 with fines up to 200 and 40 hours of community service for violations. Mayor Troiano and supporters frame it as a decency measure while civil libertarians call it unconstitutional.
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