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Putnam County Government
About Putnam County Government
“Remember that Putnam County is home. Regardless of what may make us different as individuals, it is our respect for each-other as neighbors, our desire to step up and serve, to lend a hand, and leave this beautiful county better off than we found it. That is what makes this place so special. It is with that in mind that we as a county government are here to serve, and will always serve, with a desire to do better.” - Kevin M. Byrne | Putnam County Executive
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Signals from Putnam County Government
11 published signals
Capital & Finance
Putnam County Government suspended the county gas tax above $3 per gallon.
Reported by Kevin Byrne
Capital & Finance
Putnam County Government reversed its property tax levy over three years, cutting the largest county property tax levy by $2.5 million.
Reported by Kevin Byrne
Capital & Finance
Putnam County Government lowered the mill rate to $2.39, the lowest in nearly 20 years.
Reported by Kevin Byrne
Capital & Finance
Putnam County Government eliminated sales tax on essential clothing and shoes by $7.5 million.
Reported by Kevin Byrne
Capital & Finance
Putnam County Government eliminated park fees.
Reported by Kevin Byrne
Capital & Finance
Putnam County Government cut long-term debt by more than half.
Reported by Kevin Byrne
Research & Knowledge
Putnam County Government reported that the biggest property-tax levy cut in county history was $2.5 million over three years.
Reported by Kevin Byrne
Research & Knowledge
Putnam County Government reported that sales tax was eliminated on essential clothes and shoes under $110, resulting in $7.5 million in savings over three years.
Reported by Kevin Byrne
Research & Knowledge
Putnam County Government reported that real revenue sharing with towns and villages is giving local governments new resources to rely less on property taxes for infrastructure and improvements.
Reported by Kevin Byrne
Research & Knowledge
Putnam County Government reported that Putnam County was the first overall tax-burden reduction in a county budget in 25 years.
Reported by Kevin Byrne
Research & Knowledge
Putnam County Government reported that the county mill rate is now the lowest in nearly 20 years.
Reported by Kevin Byrne