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Snowflake staff proposes raising retail sales tax from 2% to 3%; council to decide, not public vote
Summary
Staff proposed increasing the town’s retail sales tax from 2% to 3% for most purchases while exempting purchases above $10,000; the League of Arizona Cities and Towns would assist drafting an ordinance and council members stressed transparency. The council, not voters, would decide implementation.
Snowflake town staff proposed a change to the town’s retail sales tax at the Oct. 14 meeting, suggesting an increase from 2% to 3% for most purchases while excluding purchases over $10,000.
Staff said the League of Arizona Cities and Towns would assist the town in preparing an ordinance and guiding the process. Council members emphasized they want transparency in any tax change and noted that the council, rather than a public referendum, would make the final decision on adopting the ordinance.
No ordinance was introduced or adopted at the meeting; staff presented the proposal for discussion and indicated the League would help draft the necessary paperwork if the council directs staff to proceed.
