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Council Approves Intergovernmental Agreement Tied to County Sales-tax Referendum; Implementation Timeline Explained
Summary
Statesville approved an intergovernmental agreement that would govern distribution of revenue if county voters approve a sales-tax referendum on Nov. 4. City staff told council collections would begin Jan. 1, 2026, with distributions to municipalities on July 1, 2027, and any millage-rate adjustments occurring afterward.
Statesville — The City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement Aug. 19 that sets the local framework for distributing revenue if a proposed county sales-tax referendum passes on Nov. 4.
Finance staff explained the agreement and the timetable: if county voters approve the referendum, collections would begin Jan. 1, 2026; the county would…
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