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Mendon approves 1% local-option sales tax
Summary
Article 3 passed 21–10, adopting a one percent local-option tax on sales under 24 V.S.A. §138(b). The measure will provide a new local revenue source for the town.
Article 3 proposed assessing a one percent (1%) tax on sales pursuant to 24 V.S.A. §138(b). Jennifer Bagley moved to approve; Greg Smith seconded and the minutes record the vote as 21 in favor and 10 opposed, so the motion carried.
The local-option sales tax will be implemented under the state statute identified in the warrant language. The minutes do not specify how the revenue will be allocated; implementation details will be handled by town officials according to statutory requirements.
