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Oconee County outlines SPLOST 27 plan, proposes $75M–$90M for parks, infrastructure and public safety
Summary
County officials presented SPLOST 27 details at a Feb. 10 town hall: a May 19 ballot measure proposing $75 million–$90 million for a six-year sales-tax package that would preserve the county’s current 8% sales tax and allocate funds to parks, water infrastructure, public safety and debt service.
Oconee County officials outlined a proposed Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST 27) package at a Feb. 10 town hall, saying the May 19 ballot measure would continue the current sales tax and raise an estimated $75 million to $90 million for local projects.
The county said the proposed SPLOST would run from Oct. 1, 2027, through Sept. 30, 2033, and would keep the overall local sales tax rate at 8% if approved. "We're expecting to collect anywhere from $75,000,000 to $90,000,000 on this one," said Unidentified Speaker 1, describing the term and revenue estimate.
The county presented proposed allocations for incorporated cities and county projects. City shares listed were Watkinsville up to $7,000,000, Bogart up to $2,800,000, North…
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