MT. JEWETT – The tentative 2012 budget for Mt. Jewett calls for a one-mill increase in the tax rate to help pay for a full-time police officer.
The Mt. Jewett Borough Council voted 6-0 Monday to endorse the proposed spending plan.
Council President Chuck Paar joined with Councilwoman Linda Berry and Councilmen Chip Lannen, Brett Morgan, Wil Antrim and Don Martyna to approve the tentative budget. Councilmen John Keesee did not attend the meeting.