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Special MDD election set for May 3; district would levy half‑cent sales tax if approved
Summary
City staff told council there are 2,800 registered voters eligible to vote in the proposed Municipal Management District (MDD) within the extraterritorial jurisdiction; if voters approve the measure on May 3 the MDD would levy a half‑cent sales tax expected to net about $75,000 annually.
Jacksonville — City staff briefed the council on an upcoming special election for a proposed Municipal Management District (MDD) that would cover an area in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). Early voting begins later in April and election day is Saturday, May 3.
Staff said there are 2,800 registered voters eligible to vote in the MDD area, which lies outside the city limits but within the ETJ. If approved by voters, the MDD would levy an additional half‑cent sales tax on taxable sales in the district; staff estimated the district would net roughly $75,000 in annual revenue for reinvestment in the area. The registered voter list is maintained by the Cherokee County elections office; links and election resources were posted on the city website.
City staff described the MDD as having its own oversight board, similar to JEDCO, which would direct the use of funds for community improvements. The city manager encouraged residents to consult the county’s official registered‑voter list to confirm eligibility.
