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Mebane councilman urges commissioners to place quarter‑percent sales tax on 2026 ballot to raise local revenue
Summary
Sean Ewing, a Mebane city councilman and resident, urged the Alamance County Board of Commissioners to place a quarter‑percent sales and use tax on the 2026 ballot, saying it could generate an estimated $7–8 million for county services.
Sean Ewing, a Mebane city councilman speaking at public comment on July 7, asked the Alamance County Board of Commissioners to place a one‑quarter percent sales and use tax on the 2026 ballot so voters can decide whether to adopt it.
Ewing argued the measure would keep revenue generated in the county for local needs instead of allowing the additional state share to be absorbed at the state level. He said a quarter‑percent sales tax (25¢ on $100) could generate an estimated $7–8 million annually for Alamance County, citing recent and forthcoming retail developments that boost taxable sales. "This additional, quarter of a percent sales tax is about bringing our own tax dollars back to work for us here in Alamance County," Ewing said.
Why it matters: The proposal would require board approval to place the question on the ballot and then voter approval. Ewing noted a similar measure failed in 2018, and he asked for clearer plans about fund allocation if placed before voters.
No action was taken during the meeting on the request; it was presented during the public‑comment portion of the agenda and referred to staff and the board for consideration.
