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Council approves resolution to place transportation sales‑tax referendum on November ballot; 6–1 vote
Summary
After debate over timing and outreach, council voted 6–1 to draft and bring forward legislation (resolution and ordinance) that would place a county transportation sales-tax question on the November ballot for voter consideration.
Lancaster County Council voted 6–1 to direct staff and legal counsel to prepare the necessary legislation to place a transportation‑dedicated sales‑tax referendum on the November ballot.
Staff presented updated revenue projections and a revised project list that emphasized countywide resurfacing and municipal paving as well as larger widenings. The 1% sales-tax projection cited by staff was $16.5 million in FY 2024; staff used a…
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