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Council delays vote on 1% local option tax to fall for more outreach and legal review
Summary
After extended debate over whether a 1% local option tax could legally and fairly fund both wastewater enterprise costs and street preservation, the council voted to delay asking voters until a fall election to allow staff to supply legal analysis, project lists and community outreach.
City leaders debated a proposed 1% local option sales tax on Feb. 18 that would, in the mayor’s draft, allocate 40% to wastewater system replacement/repair and 60% to streets over a 20‑year term. Mayor Grama estimated grocery‑tax effects of roughly $36–$72 per household per year under the proposal.
Council discussion focused on three issues: legality of directing local option…
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