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Jones County commissioners discuss placing continuation SPLOST on November ballot, prioritize courthouse work
Summary
At a June 3 work session, Jones County commissioners discussed a possible continuation of the countys special-purpose local-option sales tax (SPLOST) for the November ballot, emphasizing courthouse repairs and finishing recreation projects, and directed staff to begin the city negotiation process on a condensed timeline.
Jones County commissioners on June 3 discussed putting a continuation of the countys SPLOST (special-purpose local-option sales tax) on the November ballot and signaled a priority for courthouse repairs and completing recreation projects.
The discussion matters because the countys current SPLOST runs through mid-2027 and placing a continuation on the November ballot would allow the county to borrow against future revenue and start projects sooner. County staff told commissioners the timeline for a November referendum is condensed and requires city-notification and meeting deadlines this summer.
Staff presented timing and revenue estimates and asked commissioners for guidance on which projects to include in a potential referendum. The county must deliver a written letter to the city and hold a required meeting at least 10 days after the city receives that letter; staff…
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