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Council holds public hearing on proposed Penny Sales Tax; second reading advances with two abstentions
Summary
Sumter County held a public hearing on a proposed one-percent Capital Project Sales Tax and discussed project prioritization and administration; Council advanced Ordinance 24-1004 to second reading with two abstentions (Councilmen Washington and Baten).
Sumter County Council held a public hearing on June 11 for Ordinance 24-1004, a proposed one-percent Capital Project Sales Tax (commonly called a "penny" tax) that would run up to eight years if approved by referendum and allow bonds not to exceed $40 million.
Chairman James T. McCain opened the hearing and County Administrator Gary Mixon explained…
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