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Grayson County to place 1.5% unincorporated-area sales tax for fire and EMS on November ballot
Summary
County Judge and commissioners approved an order to publish a proposed 1.5% sales-and-service district tax limited first to fire and EMS, with surplus funds allowed for roads and law enforcement; measure will appear on the November ballot for voters in unincorporated Grayson County.
Grayson County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday to approve a final order to place a proposed 1.5% sales-and-service district tax on the November ballot for residents of the county's unincorporated areas.
The court's order, as revised and read into the record, says the district's primary purpose would be the provision of services that benefit public health and welfare — specifically fire prevention, firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS). The order also states that if district funds are “available beyond what is necessary” to fund fire and EMS, they may be used only for construction, maintenance or improvement of roads and highways and for law enforcement and detention services. The order will be published in final form to call the election.
County Judge Josh DiDasi said the revised order narrows language from earlier drafts to avoid confusion about…
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