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Baxter council backs resolution to pursue local-option sales-tax extension to finance utilities, transportation and public safety projects
Summary
The Baxter City Council adopted Resolution 2026-004 directing staff to submit supporting documentation to state tax committees to pursue a local-option sales-tax extension; staff projected the measure could support about $77 million of capital projects, with proposed allocations for water/wastewater, transportation and public-safety facilities.
The Baxter City Council voted to adopt Resolution 2026‑004 authorizing staff to submit documentation to the state tax committees in pursuit of a local‑option sales‑tax extension that would appear to voters only if the legislature authorizes it.
Nick, the finance director, told the council that under a 20‑year projection the extension could support roughly $77 million in capital projects through 2046. Staff proposed allocating about $51 million…
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