V. Hugh Lewis II/Jefferson Jimplecute Marion County Commissioners approved a 2023 tax rate of 0.5222938 for 2023 and gave final approval to the 2024 budget during Monday mornings regular meeting. The tax rate is lower than the 2022 rate, but will generate more revenue due to higher appraisal values andContinue Reading
V. Hugh Lewis II Jefferson Jimplecute Commissioners formally declared February Black History Month during Monday’s regular meeting. “In recognition and commendation of the enormous contribution of Black Americans to every basic element of our daily lives, including Science, Education, Politics, Journalism, Entertainment, Law and Technology and the effort put forthContinue Reading
Better access to healthcare resources will be coming to Marion County soon as the Community Conversations on Health grant gets rolling. Lesley Taylor and Lesia Manning spoke to Commissioners Tuesday morning about the two year grant and how it can help county residents. They are with the Texas Department ofContinue Reading
Staff Reports After some debate, and a rare tie vote, Judge Leward LaFleur cast the vote to approve the County paying their portion of the repair costs on the parking lot behind the courthouse. Earlier this year a sinkhole re-appeared in the parking lot costing the City $149,985 to repair.Continue Reading
Staff Reports County Commissioners opted to not modify the County’s Game Room Regulations to allow cash payouts following requests from the William’s family during Monday’s regular meeting. The game room in question is the only one operating in the County and is located adjacent to Williams Collision, 1989 US HwyContinue Reading
Staff Reports Marion County Commissioners again kicked the can down the road on purchasing new vehicles for the County Constables during their regular Monday meeting. Pct 4 Commissioner Charlie Treadwell proposed the county purchase two 2021 Chevrolet Colorado pickup trucks, at approximately $21,000 each. This would have been about theContinue Reading