6/1/26 - Bradley County Commission Voting Session

The Bradley County Commission held a voting session on June 1, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the county's proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. Mayor Davis presented a detailed budget proposal totaling approximately $234.4 million across 18 funds, highlighting allocations for opioid fund expenditures, road and fire department budgets, ARP fund spending on capital assets like fire trucks and ambulances, and significant investments in Bradley County Schools. The budget includes salary increases for county employees, with differentiated raises for first responders, and does not propose any tax increases. Commissioners discussed debt service reductions and potential early debt payoffs. Additionally, the commission addressed a rezoning request for a 7.7-acre property from forestry residential to general commercial, which included controversy due to one owner opposing the development of a gas station on a freshwater spring. The commission voted to postpone the rezoning decision to allow further review and owner consultation. The meeting concluded with routine approvals and public comments.