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Budget, tax rate approved; firefighters recognized

by | Aug 31, 2022 | Latest, news

As the city of Wylie closes out the fiscal year, city council met to approve the proposed budget and tax rate.  

Council held three public hearings and passed a number or ordinances at the Tuesday, Aug. 23 regular meeting. Prior to the public hearings, American Legion Hale-Combest Post 315 presented Assistant Chief Brian Ritter with 2021 Firefighter of the Year and Division Chief Casey Nash with 2021 EMT/Paramedic of the Year.

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