Levy Government Services

A Great Man of God Has Passed Away

Spotlight OpinionAugust 4, 2021

August 4, 2021Re: Levy County Commissioner - Mike JoynerSubject: A Great Man of God Has Passed AwayPrepared By: Levy County Board of County Commissioners & StaffToday, we make the tough announcement that Commissioner Mike Joyner…

Williston Council Approves Preliminary Property Tax Hike

City of WillistonAugust 3, 2021

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Williston City Council members broke an impasse Tuesday night and voted 4-0 to set their proposed tax rate for next year’s budget at 6.75 mills, an increase…

Chiefland Commissioner Weathers Storm to Win Election

City of ChieflandAugust 3, 2021

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Longtime Chiefland City Commissioner Rollin Hudson defeated political newcomer LaWanda Jones 236 to 180 Monday in a rain-soaked election. Jones and her supporters won the battle…

County Millage Stable; Higher Revenues Expected

Board of County CommissionersAugust 3, 2021

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Levy County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a proposed property tax rate of 9 mills for their 2022 budget. It’s exactly the same millage as…

Bronson Takes Bold Leap, Raising Employee Pay and…

Town of BronsonAugust 3, 2021

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter After losing six employees in the past six months, often for lack of pay and benefits, Bronson Town Council members Monday voted unanimously to offer all new…

Bronson Council Candidate Says He Won’t Take Any…

Town of BronsonAugust 2, 2021

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Bronson’s Sept. 14 election is starting to gather energy with one of the four candidates qualified to run saying he will donate his time on the board.…

Bronson Outlines Residency Requirements for Upcoming Election

Town of BronsonAugust 1, 2021

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter The Sept. 14 Bronson municipal election has a new wrinkle this year. Candidates running for a council seat must sign an affidavit swearing they have lived…

Positive COVID Tests Trigger Williston Lobby Restrictions

City of WillistonJuly 31, 2021

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Williston city officials are restricting access to the City Hall lobby beginning Monday due to a COVID-19 outbreak among staff and family members. City Council President…

Two Bronson Races Draw Candidates; Mayor Won’t Run…

Commissioner Mike Joyner Passes; Remembered as Dedicated Public…