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Gainesville commissioners approve 5% increase to local business tax rates
Summary
The Gainesville City Commission voted unanimously to direct the city attorney to draft an ordinance raising the local business (occupational) tax rates by 5% for the upcoming fiscal year; city staff said the levy has not changed in 25 years and revenue will go to the general fund.
The Gainesville City Commission on May 1 directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance that would increase the city’s local business tax (occupational license) rates by 5% for the upcoming fiscal year.
Commissioners voted unanimously to move the measure forward after a brief discussion and no public comment. The action was taken during an agenda update and then formal motion to direct…
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