The Valdese Town Council spent Monday evening whittling away at a deficit of more than $500,000 in the proposed 2024-25 budget after proposing a 10 cents property tax cut.
After two days of hearing budget presentations, the Valdese Town Council is expected to make some detailed decisions on Monday on how to overcome a $564,000 shortfall with a 10 cents tax decrease.
The community of Berrytown has next to zero water pressure due to old 2-inch water lines. The town of Valdese is applying for a grant that could see the community get new, larger water lines, as well as fire hydrants throughout.