Kempner council sets new tax rate, shifts city personnel

  • ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD At right, Kempner Mayor John Wilkerson administers the oath of office for new Court Clerk/Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Ramos. Kempner City Council members discussed staffing changes during Tuesday’s budget workshop.
    ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD At right, Kempner Mayor John Wilkerson administers the oath of office for new Court Clerk/Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Ramos. Kempner City Council members discussed staffing changes during Tuesday’s budget workshop.
    Kempner City Council members agreed to a slightly higher tax rate for the 20232024 fiscal year during Tuesday’s regular meeting. In a lengthy budget workshop, members unanimously agreed on a $0.28 tax rate per $100 in property valuation. This represents a 14.33% increase from last year’s $0.2449 rate. Mayor John Wilkerson made it clear that if the tax rate didn’t go up...

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