Kingsport City Leaders Are Working To Make Salary Improvements For Employees In The Upcoming 2023 Fiscal Year Budget. An Agreement Has Been Reached To Give Non-Department Heads A Three Dollar Per Hour Or 20-Percent Increase, Whichever Is Greater. Department Heads Would Get A 10-Percent Increase. Residents Aren’T Expected To See An Additional Property Tax Increase In Order To Cover The Added Costs.