Dooly County calls SPLOST referendum, proposes split for roads and fire capital
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Summary
The county approved a resolution calling a one‑percent special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) referendum for a five‑year period, proposing 80% of proceeds for roads/street/bridge projects and 20% for fire department capital improvements.
The Dooly County Board of Commissioners voted to call a public referendum on a one‑percent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) to run for up to five calendar years. The board established the referendum for the date set in the county notices and prepared ballot language for voters.
Under the resolution, if the voters approve the SPLOST, 80% of receipts would be dedicated to road, street and bridge projects and 20% to fire department capital improvements. The county set the proposed project categories and initial budget caps, prepared ballot wording and directed the Probate Judge to issue the election call and public notice as required by state law.
Why it matters: A voter‑approved SPLOST would supply local capital for long‑term road and fire department improvements without raising ad valorem property taxes; the split designates the county’s priorities and allows voters to weigh the tradeoffs.
Next steps: The county scheduled and advertised the referendum and voter registration deadlines per state statute and prepared the ballot wording and public notices required by law.