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The City of Lake City has tentatively approved a tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year even though property values continue to rise and bring additional revenue to the city without a tax hike. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Charyll Bradley requested the County Commission not provide a rate increase for Michael Smallridge’s Lance Water System, noting issues the company has had in providing adequate service. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

A pavillion is being added at Annie Mattox Park with the hopes of attracting additional events to the park. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County Commissioner Robby Hollingsworth said on-call employees shouldn’t have to pay to take a work vehicle home with them. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

County Commission Chairman Ron Williams said even with the slight increase in the fire assessment, the county is still subsidizing the Columbia County Fire Rescue from the general fund. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

The Lake Shore Hospital Authority, which is still trying to finalize a deal to occupy the Lake Shore Hospital building, is proposing the lowest possible millage rate for a fourth straight year. (FILE)

Young Women of Excellence members Lanashia Peterson (from left), Janaisha Peterson, Graciela Gerard, Mrs. Thayla Mullins (Assistant Principal, Lake City Middle School), and Bonnie McKerley pose for a photograph following a recent event. (COURTESY)

Lance Jones with Jones Engineering goes over the plan for Penelope Place, a mixed-use development that would include single-family houses, apartments and a commercial element, during Tuesday’s planning and zoning board meeting about the proposal. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Lake City Councilman James Carter voted against raising the millage rate on city residents during the council’s tentative budget hearing Tuesday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)