Placer County voters to decide on sales tax increase for transportation improvements
Placer County voters are looking at a sales tax to raise more than $1 billion for transportation and infrastructure improvements.
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Opinion: Nashville should not fund transit with sales tax increase. Here's a better option
As a proponent of using property taxes to pay for better transit in Nashville, no officials has been able to explain why that can't be done.
'The most painful meeting I have been part of': Gilbert votes to raise sales tax
The Gilbert Town Council voted 6-1 to approve a proposal to raise the sales tax from 1.5% to 2%, enact a use tax of 2%, and increase the bed tax from 2.8% to 5%. The increases are expected to produce approximately $55 million each year.
Greenville County one percent sales tax; what to know before you vote
Do you want the county to impose a one-percent sales tax to fix roads? We break down what you need to know, before you go to the booth.
Gilbert town council to hear public on sales, other tax hikes
The Gilbert Town Council will hear citizens' views on raising the sales, use and bed taxes during its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22. If approved, Gilbert will have a 2% general sales tax, 5% bed tax and 2% use tax rate;
Gilbert council to vote on sales tax increase. Here's what it could fund
Gilbert could raise its sales tax for the first time in 24 years. Town staff say it needs to add to is revenue stream to build critical projects.
Town of Gilbert to vote on raising taxes
GILBERT, AZ — Gilbert town council will vote on Wednesday on whether or not to raise the sales tax from 1.5% to 2%. That translates to 50 cents more for every $100 spent. The council will also vote on whether or not to add a 2% tax to online purchases through Arizona vendors that make less than $100,
Gilbert to vote on tax increases
A public hearing is happening Tuesday at Gilbert Town Hall on whether to increase taxes. The Buccaneers lost both of their star receivers to injury on Monday night. The NCAA Football Playing Rules Committee is actively “engaged” in examining Oregon's controversial play for possible action.
Voters at odds over 1% sales tax aimed at transit expansion in Cobb County
The 1% sales tax would expand bus and shuttle transit over a 30-year period, according to county officials.
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Racine County supervisors approve 0.5% sales tax
RACINE—The Racine County Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to implement a new 0.5% sales tax to address the county's ...
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Commentary: The time is not right for keeping Seminole’s $1B sales-tax increase
In this tough economic climate, it’s inconceivable that keeping one cent of additional sales tax should even be on the ...
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‘Bad policy’ or ‘so minimal’: Measure DD, Cloverdale’s proposed sales tax, faces fierce opposition
The majority of the Cloverdale City Council supports the Measure DD, which would bring $1.6 million to city coffers. But an ...
Hicks: Half-truths could doom the half-cent sales tax, and perpetuate our growing gridlock
Various factions campaigning against Charleston County's third transportation sales tax tell just enough of the story to make ...
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Fort Smith sales tax revenue declines in August report
Fort Smith sales tax revenue continues the flat path it has traveled most of the year, dipping slightly more in September.
Waukesha County sales tax decision postponed, Farrow says
A proposal to institute a Waukesha County sales tax is on hold, County Executive Paul Farrow announced Tuesday evening.
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Measure H: Lafayette sales tax would increase 8.75% to 9.25%
Measure H seeks to increase Lafayette sales tax for seven years Measure H would increase tax from 8.75% to 9.25% ...
Some believe 2Q to be helpful for Denver's underserved despite potential sales tax hike
This increase, while modest, could push Denver's city sales tax rate over 9%. Denver Health warns that if the measure fails, ...