City Council Approves New Budget

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On Monday night, the Henderson City Council approved the fiscal year 2016-2017 budget.

There was little discussion before the final budget of $38,065,594 was adopted.  The budget review process has been underway for the past six weeks.

Set was the property tax rate at $0.712 to each $100.00 in valuation on taxable property.  Despite an increase of .092 (9.2 cents) from this year’s budget, it is not believed that many folks will see an increase in their property tax payments.  Many properties in Vance County suffered a 12-to-15 percent decrease in value in the most recent valuation completed.

Water rates increased by three percent.  The vehicle tax increased from $10.00 to $30.00.

The demolition funds for property jointly owned with Vance County was established at $33,000, down from the original proposed $80,000.  The remaining $47,000 will be held in contingency and will be utilized if or when the County increases its funds for further demolition.

The adopted budget does include more funds for the Henderson Downtown Development plan.

Home and Garden Show 06/14/16

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 06/14/16

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Town Talk 06/14/16

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News 06/14/16

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Town Talk 06/13/16

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Cooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 06/13/16

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News 06/13/16

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Town Talk 06/10/16

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Vance County Relay for Life 2016

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Friday 3:00 p.m. until noon Saturday — The Vance County Relay for Life 2016 is NOW!!

You are encouraged to support this worthwhile community cause with your attendance at Southern Vance High School’s Raider Football Stadium.  42 teams and more than 425 participants will be in attendance walking the track, socializing, eating, participating in raffles and games and so will a ton of your friends and neighbors.

Come out and help reach the American Cancer Society’s goal for this year of $95,000.00.  At last check, just over $42,000.00 was in hand.

As you drive out to Southern Vance, be sure to listen to WIZS 1450 AM or the live stream at www.wizs.com/listennow for all the latest information and schedule of events.  Available on your smartphone at tunein.com with the free Tunein Radio App.

There will be live entertainment as well plus the luminary ceremony, the survivors lap and more.

The Relay for Life of Vance County web page says, “The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer. It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. With the support of thousands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 500 lives a day. Please join us and take action against a disease that has taken too much!”