Jefferson County
Recent News About Jefferson County
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JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Job Vacancy - Assistant Animal Warden
Job Type: Assistant Animal Warden Job Location: Jefferson County Animal Control, 107 E.
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Analysis: Jefferson County ranks 36th in foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas
Jefferson County, which makes up the Mt. Vernon Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), recorded the 36th highest foreclosure rate for Illinois MSAs during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.
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Bryant revives resolution honoring Civil War captain
Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) brought back a resolution honoring an old-time war hero.
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Public employee tally: North Egypt
Franklin County had 462 public employees – 1.2 percent of the county's population, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Public employee tally: Bottom 25 counties in Illinois
Jefferson is among the Illinois counties that employ the fewest government workers per capita, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Big spenders: How much does your county spend?
Franklin County spent $491 per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
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25 most frugal counties in Illinois
Jefferson and Franklin top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
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The price of local government in 2017: Jefferson County
The Jefferson County budget was $16.84 million for its 2017 fiscal year.
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The price of local government in 2016: Jefferson County
The Jefferson County budget was $19.87 million for its 2016 fiscal year.