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The Putnam County Commissioners budget committee saw a seven percent increase in county general fund expenses as budget deliberations began Monday night. County department heads requested 18 new employees in the $43 million budget, led by six paramedics, three firefighters and two new 911 dispatchers. County Mayor Randy Porter said he thought the department heads put together a reasonable budget. ... Read More »

Mike Atwood will serve as the new chair of the Putnam County Commissioners. In the first meeting of the new fiscal year, county commissioners reorganized the committees and leadership. The two-year terms begin immediately. Atwood serves district 12. He replaces Ben Rodgers who has served as chairman the last two years. Jim Martin was elected as chair pro-tem. “The chair’s ... Read More »

Putnam County Commissioners approved the new fiscal year budget Monday night with a plan that keeps spending below last year’s levels. “Remember we had budgeted conservatively on revenue, so if everything is better than we think, actually any better than we think, we’re going to be in great shape,” County Commissioner Chair Ben Rodgers said. The budget includes no property ... Read More »