Mayor Wes Golden and Lee Harrell: Keeping County Taxes Low

On this episode Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden and his Chief of Staff Lee Harrell provide an overview of the region's fiscal health and future development. The leaders highlight a newly passed budget that maintains the current property tax rate for a third consecutive year despite rising costs and significant infrastructure investments. Key priorities mentioned include the construction of new schools, safety improvements for hazardous road intersections, and the ongoing expansion of healthcare facilities to meet the needs of a growing population. The discussion also covers long-term vision projects such as the development of a new fairgrounds focused on agricultural education and the acquisition of land for a major park.