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Jackson County delays vote on 1¢ sales tax ordinance after debate over spending restrictions and audit requirements
Summary
Jackson County commissioners on a motion laid on the table consideration of a proposed 1¢ sales surtax ordinance after debate over whether proceeds should remain restricted to the Transportation Trust for Road and Bridge.
Jackson County commissioners on a motion agreed to lay on the table consideration of a proposed ordinance to continue a 1¢ local sales surtax that currently sunsets Dec. 31, 2025, after extended discussion about how proceeds could be used.
Staff told the board the current ordinance deposits proceeds into the Transportation Trust Fund for Road and Bridge operations and the county projects about $5.8 million in revenue in the current budget year from the 1¢ levy. The draft ordinance presented to commissioners would broaden permissible uses…
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