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Commission schedules July 22 public hearing on renewing 1‑cent local option sales tax; debate centers on earmarking for roads

5347117 · July 9, 2025
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Jackson County set a July 22 public hearing to consider renewing the one‑cent local option sales tax. Commissioners debated whether to continue directing proceeds to the Road & Bridge fund or leave usage flexible; staff said the Florida Department of Revenue advised no audit would be required for the draft language.

Jackson County commissioners scheduled a public hearing for July 22 to consider renewing the county’s one‑cent local option sales tax. The commission debated whether the ordinance renewing the tax should continue to require the revenue be deposited in the Transportation/ Road & Bridge fund or allow the commission discretion on future use.

Staff told the board the draft ordinance had…

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