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August 21, 2014

Olive Branch mayor Phillips proposes 4 mill increase

Proposed budget has hearing before citizens, aldermen OLIVE BRANCH – Residents voiced displeasure about the proposed property tax increase to members of the Olive Branch Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. Mayor Scott Phillips has proposed a tax hike of four mills, moving the millage rate for city property taxes from 34.5 mills to 38.5 mills.…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
August 21, 2014

Billy the Bully: Former legislator turned mayor Broomfield vetoes chief choice sparking protests

Moss Point mayor Billy Broomfield explains veto of aldermen’s police chief choice, residents begin protests MOSS POINT, Mississippi — Moss Point Mayor Billy Broomfield said his decision to veto the Board of Alderman’s 4-3 decision to hire Calvin Hutchins was because he feels that the sergeant with the Pascagoula Police Department doesn’t have the administrative…