JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Jackson Mayor Tony Yarber has presented his budget proposal to city council members calling for an 8 percent tax increase, once a month furloughs of many city workers and a hiring freeze.
The Clarion-Ledger reports Tuesday (http://on.thec-l.com/1Nn9tIO) Yarber proposal is for a $119 million general fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year, down from the current $122 million general budget.
The proposed 8 percent tax increase would add about $51 a year in taxes on a $100,000 house in the city.
Yarber’s proposal on furloughs is to close most city offices and operations for the day on Oct. 16 and every fourth Friday for two budget years.
Yarber says personnel is the biggest item in the city’s budget. The estimated annual savings through furloughs would be $4.9 million.
