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Dade County officials outline SPLOST continuation, list projects and outreach ahead of May 19 referendum
Summary
Dade County Executive Don Townson told a joint county‑city meeting the May 19 referendum would continue the existing 1% SPLOST for six years beginning July 1, 2027; officials highlighted roads, water lines, public safety equipment and NextGen 911 as priorities and described an outreach schedule to gather public input.
Dade County Executive Don Townson urged residents to prepare for a May 19 referendum that would continue the county’s current Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for another six years, beginning July 1, 2027 if approved. Townson said, “This is not an additional penny. This is a continuation.”
The county plans to use SPLOST to fund capital outlay projects including road and bridge paving, public safety vehicles and equipment, water‑line upgrades, parks and recreation improvements and elements of a NextGen 911 upgrade, Townson said.…
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