City Council approves budget plan increasing utility tax by 12%

DAYTON-The City Council approved Ordinance 1981, which is a 12% utility tax increase to mediate the budget deficiency, at a special meeting on May 19. The budget shortfalls are a result of the increased cost to the County per the interlocal agreement for law enforcement, dispatch and municipal court services to Columbia County totaling $612,500, as well as an increase in pull from the retirement b...