Kent County Commissioner’s approved a fiscal 2014 budget of almost $45 million on June 11, providing a $2,000 across the board raise for employees and retaining property and income tax rates.  Other highlights from the approved budget are listed below.

• Retires over $4 million of debt in the county general and water and sewer funds
• Reduces water and sewer rates by 4%
• Funds the schools at Maintenance of Effort
• Maintains a 10% fund balance

More specifics on the county budget can be found in a PowerPoint  summarizing the county’s budget presentation.