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Committee holds senior-services fund ordinance after debate over “equal” vs. “equitable” distribution
Summary
The intergovernmental affairs committee tabled Ordinance 6001, which would establish a senior services fund, after members and staff debated changing the distribution language from “equal” to “equitable” and discussed timing to ensure the tax can be enacted for 2025.
The Jackson County Intergovernmental Affairs Committee voted to hold Ordinance 6001, which would add sections 7800–7805 to the Jackson County Code (1984) to establish a senior services fund, after committee members debated whether funding distribution language should be “equal” or “equitable.”
Sponsor Legislator Peyton and a co-sponsor, identified in committee as Jaylen, said the measure is intended to direct new funds to senior services across legislative districts. Committee members and staff disagreed about…
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