CITY OF THOMASTON MANAGER RUSSELL THOMPSON AND FINANCE OFFICER LONNIE JOYCE PRESENTED THE 2023 PROPOSED BUDGET, FRIDAY AT A MAYOR AND COUNCIL WORK SESSION. ITS A BALANCED BUDGET THAT INCLUDES AN 8.7% PAY INCREASE FOR EMPLOYEES -- AND FINANCE OFFICER JOYCE SAYS IN CASE OF A STEEP ECONOMY DOWNTURN THERE'S UP TO $6 MILLION IN RESERVE. THE PROPOSED $9 MILLION GENERAL FUND DOES NOT INCLUDE A TAX MILLAGE INCREASE NOR RATE HIKES IN UTILITIES EXCEPT FOR A DOLLAR AND CENTS INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL BILLS TO PAY THE DEBT SERVICE OF OVER $200 MILLION OWED ON THE PLANT VOGTLE NUCLEAR PLANT NEAR AUGUSTA.
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