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Fairfax council votes to place sales‑tax renewal and 0.25% increase on June ballot amid debate over sunset and advisory question
Summary
The council unanimously approved resolutions to submit a ballot measure that would remove the sunset on the town's 0.75% sales tax and raise it to 1.0% (projected to generate about $1.3M annually). Debate and public comment focused on timing, the lack of a sunset clause and whether an advisory question should be added; the council declined the advisory measure.
The Fairfax Town Council voted on March 4 to place a renewal and rate‑increase of the town’s local transactions and use tax (Measure C) on the June 2, 2026 ballot, after hours of discussion and public comment about budget needs and process.
What the measure would do: the measure would extend the existing town transactions‑and‑use tax (currently 0.75 percentage points) and increase the town’s dedicated portion to 1.00 percentage point. Staff estimated the 1.0% rate would generate roughly $1.3 million a year for the town’s general fund, which pays for police, fire, street maintenance and other core services. If approved by voters, the collection of the renewed rate would begin April 1, 2027, when the prior special‑purpose sunset expires unless voters extend it.
How the council acted: the council adopted…
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