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Goshen County leaders begin public-process talk on possible sales-tax to fund courthouse repairs
Summary
Chairman Michael McNamee said March 17 that the county will begin a public conversation about a possible countywide additional sales tax to fund repairs to the courthouse and other county buildings; no vote was taken.
Chairman Michael McNamee opened discussion March 17 about pursuing a countywide additional sales tax to pay for county infrastructure, including needed repairs to the courthouse and other county buildings. He said he wants to "formally begin the conversation" and plans to schedule a public meeting to gather input before any formal proposal is drafted.
The Board of County Commissioners did not take a formal vote or introduce an ordinance at the meeting. Commissioners discussed that several county buildings are facing expensive repairs and that a dedicated revenue source could be required; specific projects, revenue estimates, and timelines were not provided during the session. The board set no deadline and made no referral to staff for drafting a ballot measure at that time.
The next step announced at the meeting is a public meeting to solicit community input; no date for that meeting was given. The Board's next regular meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
