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Knox County · Budget season

Fiscal year 2023

July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

Every budget & taxes decision the body made in this fiscal year, in the order it happened. Each step shows who moved it, how the body voted, and any dollar figure written into the motion — and links to that meeting and its source minutes.

What this shows — and what it doesn't. This is the sequence of published motions carrying the budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year (Knox County's runs July 1 – June 30). It is not the county budget document, not actual money spent, and not a complete account of budget deliberations. Movers, votes, and dollar amounts are copied from the record; nothing is inferred. Amounts sum only across adopted motions.

Excludes 13 motions not yet published. Contested and deferred votes publish only after review, so this arc can run short until the queue clears.

31

budget decisions on the record

31

adopted

$172,233,131.93

written into adopted motions across 29 figures

  1. August 22, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners convened to approve numerous contracts, grants, and budget items, including funding for schools, infrastructure projects, and community programs. Several zoning and land use changes were also approved, altering the designated use for various properties across the county. The board also passed an ordinance concerning development plan appeals.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  2. September 26, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved various contracts, agreements, and grants related to education, infrastructure, and public services. Key decisions included funding for school additions and renovations, new contracts for interpretation services, and agreements for road and utility improvements. The board also approved the naming of a roundabout and the establishment of a personnel committee.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  3. November 21, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners convened and approved several contracts and grant acceptances, including funding for school safety, literacy programs, and disease management. They also amended personnel policies and rezoned several properties, while also tabling other agenda items for future meetings. Most decisions involved financial commitments and operational adjustments across various county departments.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  4. December 19, 2022 meeting Source minutes (PDF)
  5. January 23, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several measures including accepting grants for air quality and health programs, contracting for janitorial services at schools, and purchasing property for flood mitigation. They also approved schematic designs for school additions and authorized a contract for road striping services. Additionally, the board appointed members to various committees and boards.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  6. March 27, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved numerous contracts and agreements for road improvements, school facilities, and various county services. They also authorized the acceptance of several grants for schools and public health programs. Additionally, the board considered and acted upon several zoning and land use matters, including approving some rezoning requests and sector plan amendments while denying others.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  7. April 24, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved several measures including funding for school improvements, after-school programs, and road projects. They also authorized accepting various grants for public safety and community services. Additionally, the board approved building code updates and a schedule of fees for code administration and inspection services.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  8. May 22, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met and approved numerous contracts and agreements for infrastructure projects, including water and sewer improvements, road realignments, and sidewalk construction. They also authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds totaling $150 million for county development. Additionally, the board approved changes to zoning regulations and increased the income limit for the senior property tax freeze program.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  9. June 5, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners met in a special session to approve the county's general budget and tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024). They also adopted a five-year Capital Improvement Plan, appropriated over $7.4 million to non-profit organizations, and approved the organizational chart for the executive branch. All resolutions passed with an 11-0 vote.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

  10. June 26, 2023 meeting Source minutes (PDF)

    Our summary — not the record

    Plain-language summary

    The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved numerous contracts and grant agreements, including funding for special education, summer learning programs, and mental health courts. They also approved several infrastructure projects, such as road improvements and sidewalk extensions. Additionally, appointments were made to various boards and committees, and routine business like approving minutes and accepting new county roads was conducted.

    Quotes are copied word-for-word from the official minutes linked on this page.

How this is built. The arc is every published motion carrying the neutral budget & taxes topic whose meeting fell in this fiscal year, ordered by meeting date. Movers, dispositions, tallies, and dollar figures are read straight from the record; amounts are copied verbatim and summed only across adopted motions. This is a view of the record, not the budget document itself. See spending approved and Methodology.