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STATE OF THE COUNTY

TOTAL CURRENT DEBT

$917,740,000

Approx $140m is self-supporting

COUNTY BUDGET

$723,533,814

COUNTY REVENUE

(as of 8/31/2022)

$41,342,234

Click here for more information about the Financial Status of the County

FROM THE DESK OF THE COMMISH

HIGHLIGHTS
LAST MONTH

CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE:

Funding request of $23m for EMS and Parks & Rec

Current bond rates have increased ~4.0% from a previous low of 1.8%

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT/PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE:

Funding request to raise Deputy pay to be in line with market to help with retention and recruitment

 

$6m in ARPA funds to be used for Emergency Services at Williamson County Medical Center

 

INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE:

$5.6m in ARPA funds for Water Infrastructure improvements

 

October Agenda & Resolutions

HIGHLIGHTS
THIS MONTH

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

Recognition of Nolensville Little League Team, Page High Girls Soccer Team, Ms. Glendra Thompson

SCHOOL UPDATES:

A 2% Raise for Staff and an additional 5 paid holidays to be approved (11-22-1, 11-22-2)

Additional Buses to be purchased for $2.4m (11-22-3)

DEBT UPDATES:

County to authorize issuance of Bonds in the total amount of $129,800,000 to pay for Capital Projects approved during the FY22 Year.  (11-22-19, 11-22-20)

TAX UPDATES:

Educational Impact Fees have been readjusted based on last three years school enrollment/building costs. (11-22-28)

County Commission Resolution to request Historic District Tax Classification by State Legislature in effort to remedy higher property taxes for areas deemed to be historic. (11-22-40)

OTHER UPDATES:

Update to Rules to including the ability to close debate by simple majority v. currently taking 2/3 of commission.(11-22-34)

 

November Resolutions – Part 1

November Resolutions – Part 2

 

Total of 40 resolutions on Agenda to be Voted On

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MEET THE GREAT PEOPLE OF OUR COUNTY


Director Zannie Martin

Director of Juvenile Services

Has Worked for Williamson County for almost 26 years

 

You’ll find Zannie and her amazing staff at the:

 

Juvenile Court Building

408 Century Ct

Franklin, TN  37064

Favorite Part of working for the County: I appreciate being a part of this amazing county, I love helping with children and looking for solutions, and I enjoy working with our amazing team at Juvenile Services.  Serving youth and families in Williamson County is a privilege and we take our responsibility very seriously.  I love this role because I truly believe we are making a difference.

 

Biggest Challenge(s)/Need(s):  We need trauma informed space to grow so that we can serve youth and families better with additional resources.  We also need space for our staff to work and collaborate with our partners. 

 

Highest Priority(ies):  Continuing to provide excellent attention to youth and families in crisis, working with our partners, taking good care of our staff, and moving towards a new Juvenile Justice Center in the future. 

CHARITIES OF THE MONTH

Nolensville Food Pantry
The Nolensville Food Pantry is a ministry of Providence Baptist Church. We are located at 1668 Sunset Road, Nolensville TN. The pantry is in the building beside the PBC office.

For Thanksgiving – Consider Donating or Serving

For Christmas - Adopt A Family

College Grove Food Pantry
8568 Horton Hwy

 

If you have items to donate, the pantry is located ln the basement and is open on Saturdays from 10-12 AM. If you would like to donate or help distribute, contact Beverly Collins or any member of the Missions Team. If it would be more convenient, you may make a monetary donation.

If you would like to nominate a charitable organization from District 5, please submit info here

UPCOMING DISTRICT 5 EVENTS

November 14th
7:00PM
County Commissioner Meeting

Summer Market – 8 AM to 12 PM

Apr 24 to Nov 26

@Historic Nolensville School

 

Winter Market – 10 AM to 1 PM

Dec 3 to April 29

@Mill Creek Church of Christ

 

Check out Other District 5 Events

 

If you have a District 5 event you would like to promote,
please submit info
here

WE’RE HIRING

Sheriff’s Office

Williamson County Schools

Parks & Recreation

To view all County Job Listings, click here

"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."

- Galatians 6:9 

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