The Kingsport Board Of Mayor And Aldermen Has Given A Thumbs Up To The 170 Million Dollar 2021 Fiscal Year Budget, Without A Property Tax Increase. 3.9 Million Dollars In Cuts Had To Be Made From Several Programs In Order To Make It Happen. The City Has Also Implemented A Hiring Freeze And City Employees Will Not Be Receiving A Cost Of Living Adjustment. Meanwhile, City Leaders Decided Against Dormitory-Style Housing For The Homeless Population At 1100 Oak Street. A Rezoning Applications Was Filed By The Operator Of Hunger First Michael Gillis. Alderman James Phillips Says…..
The Rezoning Proposal Can Be Revisited At A Later Date.