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Wayne County discusses calling September 2026 LOSST special election; revenue purpose statement tabled
Summary
Supervisors discussed placing a new Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOSST) on a September 2026 special election ballot, noting the current LOSST sunsets Dec. 31, 2027; the board tabled a proposed revenue purpose statement and resolution until the next meeting.
The Wayne County Board of Supervisors on May 12, 2026, discussed plans to call a special election in September 2026 so eligible county electors can vote on a replacement Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOSST) that would take effect Jan. 1, 2028, after the current LOSST sunsets Dec. 31, 2027.
County staff told the board the one-cent LOSST produces approximately $530,000 annually for unincorporated areas of Wayne County and approximately $230,000 for the incorporated cities. Before the board can legally call an election, it must adopt a revenue purpose statement and pass a resolution specifying the question; supervisors tabled the resolution and revenue purpose statement until the next board meeting.
Supervisor Lance Lange moved to table adoption of the resolution and revenue purpose statement; Supervisor Todd Wilson seconded the motion. The transcript records the motion as tabled and no further action taken at the May 12 meeting.
Why it matters: LOSST revenue funds county services and capital projects; the board’s decision on timing and the revenue purpose statement will determine ballot language and the distribution of funds if voters approve a new tax.
Provenance: LOSST discussion and tabling recorded at SEG 003.
