La Vergne Lowering Taxes for Residents

Jul 06, 2016 at 03:01 pm by bryan


The administration of La Vergne Mayor Dennis Waldron is making historic strides in Rutherford County. For the second year in a row, the city has lowered taxes, an achievement never reached by previous administrations.

The tax cuts coincide with a $2 million addition to the city budget and new infrastructure projects throughout La Vergne. So, how did the city do it? According to Mayor Waldron, by following the old-fashioned advice "watch your spending." By being financially aware, and performing some budgetary "belt-tightening," the city was able accomplish both goals.

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The new budget will allow for the hiring of more police officers and firefighters, with enough funding for other city improvement projects. Waldron says, "I want the citizens to know I have kept my word and will continue to work for them. I really love this job...and when I stop loving it I will eventually move on." Those words may sound familiar, but Waldron has been backing them up -- you may even catch him on a Tuesday afternoon at the La Vergne Farmers Market passing out cold water for workers and shoppers, just so he can get a chance to interact with citizens.

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