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Columbiana council approves increase in city sales tax to 5%
Summary
On Oct. 21 the City of Columbiana council adopted an ordinance raising the municipal sales tax from 4% to 5% after a second reading and roll-call vote; the ordinance clarifies collection rules for some school events and will take effect Feb. 1 after the Department of Revenue receives the ordinance.
The City of Columbiana on Oct. 21 voted to raise the municipal sales tax from 4% to 5% following a second reading and a roll-call vote.
Mayor Mary Mitchell conducted the second reading of a general tax ordinance that changes only section 1 for the sales-tax rate. The ordinance text notes the tax applies to "every person, firm, or corporation engaged in retail…
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