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Charlotte councilmembers push outreach on proposed 1¢ sales tax to fund $20 billion mobility plan
Summary
Council members described a state-level legislative window that could allow a local referendum this year on a 1¢ sales tax to fund a roughly $20 billion multimodal mobility program, and committees reviewed related transportation budgets and safety work.
Council members said the city is preparing to ask voters whether to support a proposed 1¢ local sales tax that would fund a roughly $20 billion mobility investment including rail, bus and road projects.
At a council meeting update, Council Member Ed Driggs said staff expect a refreshed mobility plan (referred to in committee as the 02/1930 plan) to be released in May and that state legislation being considered in Raleigh could allow the city to hold a referendum in November if the county board of commissioners approves it. "At the end of the day, it will be a public decision…
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