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Board hears proposal for local cigarette tax to add revenue cushion
Warren County Board of Supervisors · July 9, 2024
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Summary
County finance staff presented a proposed ordinance to impose a cigarette tax of 2¢ per cigarette (40¢ per 20‑pack) to generate additional local revenue; staff projected six‑month receipts of roughly $150,000–$200,000 and said the tax would be considered for FY26 planning, with implementation beginning in January if adopted.
Ms. Scott presented a proposed ordinance to add a local cigarette tax to Warren County Code (Article 24, Chapter 160). The proposed rate cited in the presentation is 2¢ per cigarette (equivalent to 40¢ per 20‑pack). Ms. Scott said implementation…
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