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City staff outlines options for a possible November sales-tax vote
Summary
An advisor briefed the Solomon City Council on April 7 on two sales-tax options: a general-purpose sales tax with no statutory time limit and a special-purpose tax limited to 10 years and earmarked for specific projects; council will consider next steps and legal counsel input.
Aaron Martin briefed the council on options for a potential sales-tax election in November, saying the city must adopt a resolution of intent and provide ballot language to the county clerk when it is ready.
Martin described the two main options under consideration: a general-purpose sales tax, which has no statutory time limit and would flow into the city's general fund for any lawful purpose, and a special-purpose sales tax, which must be earmarked for designated projects and is limited to a maximum 10-year term under state rules. He told the council it is currently too early to adopt a resolution but said he will consult with legal counsel at Gilmore & Bell for a recommendation on ballot language and statutory requirements.
Council members will continue reviewing the options to determine the preferred approach and to ensure long-term fiscal stability before asking voters to decide.
