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Charlotte leaders say sales-tax bill for mobility plan has been filed; legislative hurdles remain
Summary
City leaders told committee meetings that a bill authorizing a local sales tax referendum to fund the regional mobility plan was filed in the North Carolina General Assembly and carries strong sponsors in the state senate, but they warned passage and final effectiveness depend on the legislative process and timing with the state budget.
City officials and council members told two committee meetings on March 3 that a local bill authorizing a sales-tax referendum to help fund the regional mobility plan has been filed in the North Carolina General Assembly and carries influential sponsors in the state senate — a notable step after months of local planning.
Committee members said the bill would allow Mecklenburg County voters to decide whether to add a 1-cent local sales tax to help pay…
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