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Harrington commission approves placing 1% sales tax measure on 2025 ballot to fund street work
Summary
The Harrington City Commission voted to advance a proposal to put a 1% sales tax on the 2025 ballot, allocating 70% to major street projects, 15% to maintenance and 15% to special projects and grant matches for a 10-year term if approved by voters.
HARRINGTON — The Harrington City Commission voted June 3 to advance a proposed 1% city sales tax to the 2025 ballot intended to pay for major street rehabilitation and maintenance.
City staff presented the measure and a proposed spending split — 70% for major street projects identified in the city’s capital improvement plan, 15% for ongoing maintenance of streets (including rehabilitated sections) and 15% for special capital projects or grant matches. The measure would last 10 years and, if approved by voters, staff proposed an effective date of May 1, 2026.
The measure’s proposer said the tax was put forward after the city’s comprehensive and strategic planning efforts identified streets and roads as the top priority. “We kind of identified our number one priority as…
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