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Commissioner raises local sales-tax referendum for school facilities; mayor warns against tax hikes
Summary
Commissioner Sharp outlined a proposal for a local-option sales tax to fund Hamilton County school facilities and pay down debt; the County Mayor said he opposes any tax increase while budget hearings continue.
Commissioner Sharp proposed using a local-option sales tax to create a dedicated revenue stream for Hamilton County school facilities and to reduce debt service, saying the levy could be placed on the November 2026 ballot when turnout is highest.
Sharp said the tax would draw on tourist-generated sales in Hamilton County and estimated—without presenting a formal fiscal analysis—that an additional $30 million in annual revenue could be available to reduce interest payments and pay for school facility needs. He said the proposal is intended to fund facilities, not to plug the current…
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