Walton will be implementing a new payroll tax to raise funds for its nearly at-capacity sewer system. At a meeting Tuesday evening, city council approved a 2% payroll tax for all individuals working in Walton. The new tax is anticipated to generate about $2.5 million annually. The council had decided at its Nov. 12 meeting […]
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New payroll tax may be coming to Walton. Here’s why
Walton City Council proposed implementing a new payroll tax at its meeting Tuesday evening to raise funds for their nearly at-capacity sewer system. The proposed payroll tax would be 2% for all individuals working in Walton, which is estimated to generate about $2.5 million annually. The funds would be used to expand Walton’s sewer system, […]
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Terri Courtney secures Walton mayorship
The City of Walton has elected Terri Courtney as its next mayor. Courtney defeated former mayor Gabriel “Gabe” Brown 1,424 to 647 votes. She is currently serving as the city’s interim mayor. Courtney, formerly a councilwoman, was appointed as mayor after Brown resigned in May due to a city investigation into his conduct during his […]
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Walton has had two mayors this year. Both want the job again.
Walton residents voting this November face a unique choice for city mayor. Both candidates have served in the role this year alone: Gabe Brown resigned in May, and Terri Courtney was subsequently appointed to serve out the term. Brown resigned from his second term as mayor after nearly seven years in office. The move followed […]
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Walton enacts new policies after investigation into former mayor
Following an investigation into its former mayor, Walton approved updates to its policies on travel and use of city property and credit cards at its meeting Tuesday evening. Council first introduced the changes at last month’s meeting, intending to “tighten up” outdated policies in the wake of the investigation earlier this year into potential misconduct […]
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Walton City Council creates committee to appoint city administrator
Walton City Council has created a committee to decide the responsibilities of and eventually appoint a city administrator. At a special meeting Monday evening, Mayor Terri Courtney and the six-person council discussed assignments to several city committees. While all members were assigned to serve on each of the committees, two were appointed to act as […]
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Walton welcomes new councilwoman
Barbara Farrow was appointed as a member of Walton City Council at a meeting Tuesday evening. This is not Farrow’s first time serving on council; The 30-year Walton resident served a two-year term from 2019 to 2020. She currently serves on the city’s board of adjustments. Farrow fills a vacancy on the council created by […]
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Walton City Council names Terri Courtney interim mayor
Walton City Council voted councilwoman Terri Courtney to serve as the city’s interim mayor Monday evening. The vote took place at a special meeting in which candidates for the position were allowed to make statements advocating for themselves for the vote. The candidates included three councilmembers—Courtney, Amy Long and Dan Martin—as well as former mayor […]