The Commission approved the fiscal year 2023-24 budget as presented by County Manager Jeremy Young at its March 28 meeting. The $23.2 million budget represents an increase of $1.8 million over that of the current fiscal year. Over half, $13.4 million, will be funded by property tax collections. All Putnam taxpayers will see increases because all levy rates were increased by 5.3%. The increase is actually a return to the rates that were in effect…