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Commissioners clear 0.25% local sales‑tax question for ballot; committee outlines $2.3M estimate and education plan
Summary
The board voted 4‑1 on Feb. 10 to adopt a resolution asking voters whether to authorize a 0.25% county sales‑tax; a county committee presented an education plan and estimated the measure could raise about $2.3 million annually if approved.
On Feb. 10 the Macon County Board of Commissioners voted 4‑1 to adopt a resolution placing a quarter‑cent (0.25%) local sales‑tax question before county voters.
Commissioner Shields presented the work of a citizen committee preparing public education for the measure. Committee members said the state prescribes ballot language but that county officials must explain how revenue could be used; the committee estimated…
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