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Campaign pushes one-cent local-option sales tax for Iowa City area ahead of Nov. 4 vote
Summary
Greater Iowa City staff told the Oct. 20 joint entities meeting they are urging voters in Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty to approve a one-cent local-option sales tax on Nov. 4 to fund property tax relief, housing, safety and parks; campaigners reported robust outreach and endorsements.
Mackenzie Doreau, senior director of advocacy at Greater Iowa City Inc., updated Johnson County elected officials at the Oct. 20 joint entities meeting on a final two-week push for a one-cent local-option sales tax to appear on the Nov. 4 ballot in Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty.
"Vote yes for local option sales tax," Doreau said, describing the campaign's message that "a single penny helps fund what matters, property tax relief, housing, safety, and parks." She told officials early…
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