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Madison County committee outlines legislative priorities: community paramedicine, impact fees, 1% sales tax proposal
Summary
County leaders said they will press state representatives for legislative support for community paramedicine and impact fees and plan outreach on a proposed 1% sales tax for school construction, with staff preparing concise proposals for meetings with legislators.
Chairman James W. Jewett told the Economic Development Committee on June 9 that the county will contact state representatives to present legislative priorities, including support for community paramedicine programs and consideration of impact fees.
Jewett said he will request meetings with state officials and emphasized the need for well-developed proposals. Jonathon Weakley advised preparing concise written materials and short presentations to make the case effectively to legislators.
Separately, the committee discussed a proposed 1% sales tax to fund school construction; Jewett said the proposal and budget implications will be topics at an August town hall meeting and in future staff reports. The committee did not vote on legislation or formally endorse a specific bill at the June 9 meeting; members directed staff to prepare materials and schedule outreach with state representatives.
