Commission sets aside $175,000 to buy Pump Springs Baptist Church for proposed jail-to-work facility, pending grant Claiborne County commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 19 to set aside $175,000 from a prior state grant to buy the Pump Springs Baptist Church property for a proposed transitional facility operated with Helen Ross McNabb; the purchase was conditioned on receiving additional ARC/SUD grant funding.

Claiborne County is taking a bold step towards rehabilitation by setting aside $175,000 to transform the Pump Springs Baptist Church into a supportive transitional facility for those re-entering society.

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Claiborne County Commission adopts budget, sets $2.00 tax rate and approves multiple water and grant allocations The Claiborne County Commission on July 18 approved the 2022-23 appropriations, set the combined property tax rate at $2.00 per $100, authorized ARP-funded District 7 water work, approved nonprofit allocations, certified road addition and several appointments, and authorized a SWIG grant application.

The Claiborne County Commission has made significant fiscal moves, adopting a new budget, setting a $2.00 tax rate, and approving vital water projects and nonprofit funding!

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Claiborne County approves up to $200,000 capital outlay note for highway office; 17-4 vote The Claiborne County Commission approved issuing a capital outlay note not to exceed $200,000 to finance construction of a highway department office and garage building, selecting a 2.50% rate from the bidders; the measure passed 17-4 with four commissioners dissenting.

Claiborne County just greenlit a $200,000 capital outlay note for a new highway department office, but not without a heated 17-4 vote!

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Claiborne County Commission approves grant matches, multiple Family Justice Center awards and opioid-settlement acceptance At its Aug. 16 meeting the Claiborne County Commission unanimously approved a package of resolutions including a $39,285 county match for an ARC INSPIRE grant, several Family Justice Center grants and the county’s acceptance of a Mallinckrodt bankruptcy settlement offer; the commission also added a road to the county list and approved notary appointments.

The Claiborne County Commission just made a significant impact by unanimously approving essential funding for local programs, including a $500,000 ARC grant and vital support for the Family Justice Center.

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Claiborne County splits $5.9 million in ARP funds equally among nine districts, forms water projects committee The Claiborne County Commission on April 18 voted unanimously to divide about $5.9 million in American Rescue Plan funds equally among its nine districts and appointed the existing Budget Committee to serve as a Water Projects Committee to pursue TDEC grants and oversee water and sewer projects.

Claiborne County is set to transform its water infrastructure with a unanimous decision to distribute $5.9 million in ARP funds across all nine districts!

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Claiborne County Commission adopts 2024-25 budget, sets $2.34 property tax rate After hours of debate and several line-item changes, the Claiborne County Commission approved the 2024-25 appropriations and set a $2.34 per $100 property tax rate; commissioners also approved a 3% employee raise and multiple ARP-related amendments.

The Claiborne County Commission has officially adopted the 2024-25 budget, setting a property tax rate of $2.34 and approving a 3% pay raise for county employees amidst a series of intense debates.

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Claiborne County adopts 2024-25 budget after extended debate; property tax levy fails After extensive debate and a June 3 reconvened session, the Claiborne County Commission approved the 2024-25 appropriations resolution with amendments to line items, while a separate motion to set a new property tax levy twice failed.

The Claiborne County Commission has wrapped up a contentious budget session, adopting a revised 2024-25 appropriations resolution while twice failing to set a new property tax levy.

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SIGCO briefs commission on opioid work; county appoints Opioid Board members SIGCO executive director Dan Spurlock updated commissioners on coalition efforts and new hemp-related law; the commission approved appointments to the county Opioid Board under Res. 2023-133.

Dan Spurlock details the fight against the opioid crisis and introduces a new law aimed at protecting youth from hemp products—big changes are on the horizon for Claiborne County!

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Claiborne County declares itself a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary County’ The Claiborne County Commission voted unanimously Dec. 16 to adopt Resolution 2019-092 declaring the county a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County,” citing opposition to proposed extreme-risk ("red flag") legislation and referencing recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent.

Claiborne County has officially declared itself a "Second Amendment Sanctuary County," standing united against proposed red flag laws with a unanimous vote!

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Claiborne County Commission approves package of budget amendments, school grants and ARPA reallocation The Claiborne County Commission on June 16 approved a set of budget amendments covering county funds, reallocated $38,000 in ARPA money to a District Seven waterline project, accepted school grants totaling $493,611.73 and approved smaller contributions for local programs; votes were unanimous where recorded.

The Claiborne County Commission just made significant budget moves, reallocating ARPA funds and securing over $493,000 in school grants to enhance local services!

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Claiborne County Commission approves $25.885M refunding to lower debt service The county authorized issuance of roughly $25.885 million in general obligation refunding bonds to refinance 2010 bonds; county and state documents estimate $3.56 million in net present value savings and set out issuance costs and next steps for closing and reporting.

Claiborne County is set to save over $3.5 million by refinancing nearly $26 million in bonds—find out how this could impact local finances!

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Claiborne County extends COVID-19 administrative and sick-leave policies through June 30, 2021 The commission unanimously extended COVID-19 administrative leave and 14-day COVID sick-time provisions retroactive to Jan. 1 through June 30, 2021, and restricted eligibility to employees who had not previously used the COVID sick time; employees who refuse vaccination when eligible are ineligible for the COVID sick time going forward.

Claiborne County has made a crucial decision to extend COVID-19 sick leave policies, but there's a catch: refusing the vaccine could leave you ineligible for future benefits.

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Claiborne County approves retention of counsel to pursue opioid lawsuit under Drug Dealer Liability Act Claiborne County Commissioners voted unanimously Jan. 25 to retain District Attorney Jared Effler and Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings, PLLC to pursue opioid litigation after an update on appeals and a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling concerning the Drug Dealer Liability Act.

Claiborne County is taking a bold step in the fight against the opioid crisis by moving forward with a lawsuit against pharmaceutical manufacturers, following a pivotal ruling from the Tennessee Supreme Court.

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Claiborne County Commission votes to join Tennessee opioid abatement plan; County Mayor issues veto On Dec. 20, 2021 the Claiborne County Commission voted unanimously to join the Tennessee State-Subdivision Opioid Abatement Agreement and amended the resolution to authorize the county attorney to sign settlement documents. County Mayor Joe Brooks issued a veto on Dec. 29, saying the amendment removed the mayor’s signature authority.

The Claiborne County Commission has taken a bold step in tackling the opioid crisis by joining the Tennessee abatement agreement, but a surprising veto from the County Mayor has sparked a heated debate over authority and accountability.

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Claiborne County Commission approves purchase of Pump Springs Baptist Church property for jail-to-work program On June 21 the Claiborne County Commission voted 13-8 to buy a 0.32-acre property from Pump Springs Baptist Church for $175,000 and transfer it to Helen Ross McNabb to operate a jail-to-work transitional facility, with deed language reverting ownership to the county if the program ends.

The Claiborne County Commission has taken a bold step by purchasing a former church to transform it into a jail-to-work transitional facility aimed at helping those in need.

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Claiborne County adopts $12.76 million general fund budget, holds tax rate steady The Claiborne County Commission on July 19 adopted the 2021-22 appropriations resolution setting a $12,760,862 general fund and left the combined property tax rate unchanged at $2.5777 per $100. The meeting also approved a slate of resolutions including grant acceptance, opioid-settlement participation and local road and utility actions.

Claiborne County has approved a robust $12.76 million budget while keeping property taxes steady—what's in store for the community this year?

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Claiborne County urges Tennessee leaders to oppose proposed federal vaccine-or-test mandate The commission approved Resolution 2021-099 urging Tennessee elected leaders to oppose a proposed federal COVID-19 vaccine-or-test requirement for employers of 100 or more, and directed certified copies be sent to state leaders.

Claiborne County is taking a stand against a proposed federal vaccine-or-test mandate, urging state leaders to push back on what they call an "overly broad" requirement.

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Claiborne County Commission declares ARPA funds as revenue loss, expanding allowable uses The Claiborne County Commission voted to declare its American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funds as revenue loss, a move county officials said allows the money to be used broadly across the county budget except for pensions, debt service and rainy‑day funds. The resolution passed 16–5.

Claiborne County has made a bold move by declaring its ARPA funds as revenue loss, paving the way for broader budget flexibility amid mixed reactions from commissioners.

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Claiborne County Commission adopts 2023–24 budget after amendments; recognizes $338,400 SRO grant The Claiborne County Commission approved its 2023–24 appropriations resolution after line‑item amendments and later added $338,400 in anticipated School Resource Officer grant revenue, reducing reliance on property tax revenue.

The Claiborne County Commission has officially adopted its 2023–24 budget, featuring significant amendments and a crucial $338,400 grant for school resource officers that lightens the property tax burden!

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