Gibson named vice mayor for fifth time
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Gibson named vice mayor for fifth time

• The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen met on Dec. 15 to appoint commission members and chairmen. More than 140 residents were appointed to serve on 27 boards and commissions ranging from Beautification to Zoning and Appeals. In addition to commission appointments, Alderman Mary Anne Gibson was unanimously chosen by the Board to serve…

Local option sales tax revenue up 29 percent
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Local option sales tax revenue up 29 percent

Germantown announced last week that it received $1,206,184 in local option sales tax revenue from the state in December, which is 29 percent over budget expectations. Sales tax reports from the state are delayed by two months, the growth reflects increased local spending during the month of October. Making up an estimated 24 percent of…

Germantown to name new city administrator
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Germantown to name new city administrator

Germantown officials have announced that Jason Huisman will soon be named the city’s next administrator, replacing longtime city administrator Patrick Lawton who held the position for more than 33 years and announced his retirement last October. Mayor Mike Palazzolo will appoint Huisman, who is currently the assistant city administrator, to the position of city administrator…