Putnam officials ask for budget increases; resident has road project concerns

Putnam officials ask for budget increases; resident has road project concerns

Putnam County commissioners heard from local officials during their Tuesday, March 11, 2025, meeting asking for budget increases for Fiscal Year 2026. Circuit Clerk Stephanie Smith, Prosecuting Attorney Kris Raynes, Assessor Gary Warner, County Clerk Brian Wood and Sheriff Bobby Eggleton each asked the commission for a 5% across-the-board increase for their employees. One Scott Depot resident also spoke during the public comment period regardin…