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Council introduces 0.5% special sales‑tax ordinance for streets and narrows allowable uses
Summary
Council introduced a draft ordinance to place a 0.5% special sales tax on the June 2 ballot restricted to street repair and maintenance, with a 15‑year sunset; council added edits to prohibit funding new road construction and standalone storm‑drain or sidewalk projects unless directly tied to street repair, and the introduction vote passed 4–1.
The council introduced an ordinance on Jan. 20 to place a half‑cent special sales tax for road and street repair on the June 2, 2026 ballot. The draft ordinance, prepared by the city attorney with public‑works and finance staff, restricts revenues to street repair and maintenance, disallows use for staff salaries or general overhead, includes a 15‑year sunset and allows the council to match state or federal grants for street projects.
City attorney explained council action tonight is to introduce the ordinance; final authorization to place the measure on the ballot…
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