Carter County Mayor Leon Humphrey Has Removed Himself From The Animal Shelter Leadership Role Between The County And Elizabethton. In Turn, The County Commission Decided To Form A Transition Team Consisting Of Members From Both The County And City. Meanwhile, The Elizabethton/Carter County Shelter Remains Under A State Investigation Over Concerns Of Fraud And Abuse. Meanwhile, County Leaders Got A First Look At The County’s Final Budget Which Includes A Property Tax Hike Of Four Cents. The Next Meeting Is July 17th.