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Officials say commercial growth, online purchases are driving sales and use tax gains
Summary
Staff reported sales tax near $1.44M and use tax about $900K as of Aug. 15; board members credited rising commercial assessments and online sales for the gains and cautioned a reporting lag of several months for new businesses.
City staff told the board that sales tax receipts were "just under 1,440,000" as of Aug. 15 and that use tax has "absolutely exploded over the last 3 years." Board members said commercial development and new business openings — rather than residential rooftops alone — are contributing to recent revenue growth.
Officials noted reporting lags for new businesses, with staff estimating a three‑to‑four month delay between a new entity opening and when the city sees its reported tax receipts. The board discussed national housing shortages alongside local commercial growth as context for the changing revenue mix.
