County Budget Calls for Tax Increase, Additional Staff

Lexington County residents will see a tax increase on their property tax bills this fall, The State reports. 

Council members approved a $107.3 million budget on Thursday.

County officials are estimating the tax increase will add $10.63 on a bill for owners of a $100,000 home.

The funds generated from the increase will be used for additional public safety staff, including 10 new firefighters, five deputies and six jail guards, according to the report. 

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