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Council creates subcommittee to study street‑repair funding after debate over half‑cent sales tax
Summary
After discussing a proposed half‑cent sales tax, councilmembers Dirk Voss and Councilmember Pitts proposed a two‑member subcommittee with staff to study funding options and prioritized streets; the council signaled support to explore alternatives before placing a tax measure before voters.
Councilmembers Dirk Voss and Councilmember Pitts brought forward a discussion on April 7 about a potential half‑cent sales tax to fund street improvements. Voss said residents repeatedly raise road conditions and he had informally surveyed community members about support for a half‑cent measure, but he proposed pivoting to a study approach.
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