Fri Sep 13 15:16:00 UTC 2024: ## Lee County Approves Budget with Increased Funding for Libraries and Maintenance
**TUPELO, MS** – The Lee County Board of Supervisors has approved its budget for fiscal year 2024-25, allocating additional funding for the Lee-Itawamba Library System and building maintenance. The budget also includes a slight reduction in millage rates.
The vote was unanimous, though District 4 Supervisor Tommie Lee Ivy expressed opposition to the budget’s allocation for the Adult Detention Center project.
The budget includes a significant increase in funding for the library system, aiming to improve resources and services for the community. Additional funds will be allocated for essential building maintenance, ensuring the upkeep of county facilities. The slight decrease in millage rates is expected to provide some financial relief for taxpayers.
The approved budget reflects the Board’s commitment to enhancing public services and ensuring the efficient operation of county government. The inclusion of funding for both the library system and building maintenance highlights the Board’s focus on community needs and infrastructure development.
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