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| June 09, 2006 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Hannah Mitchell

Jun. 9--Catawba County's proposed 2006-07 budget includes more paramedics and jail staff while avoiding a property tax rate increase. County Manager Tom Lundy released the $168 million spending plan Wednesday. It's a 5 percent increase over the current year's budget and maintains the property tax rate of 49 cents per $100 of value. The owner of a home valued at $150,000 would pay $735 in county property taxes.

While the proposal includes no major construction projects, it would add employees for law enforcement and emergency medical response.

Lundy recommends 49 new positions to staff the county jail, which is under…

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