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Council discusses county transportation sales-tax and authorizes mayor to send support letter
Summary
Councilmembers reviewed a proposed county 0.5% sales-tax measure to fund transportation and transit projects; staff showed projected local revenue and explained county/city allocation rules. Council agreed to allow the mayor to send a letter of support and asked staff to circulate materials to members.
Council and staff discussed a proposed 0.5% county sales-tax measure intended to generate transportation funding shared across the county and transit agencies. Staff presented projected revenue for Farmington, the county split mechanics and potential local benefits such as funding roads and transit investment.
One councilmember framed the request as non‑binding support: the county asked for letters from mayors and councils to show momentum. Speaker 3 asked for permission for the mayor and city staff to send a letter of support; several members gave a thumbs-up and the council did not record a formal roll-call vote on the authorization. Speaker 3 said the request is temporary and that cities are not committing to a long-term obligation by providing a letter at this stage.
Staff agreed to email the county materials and drawings to council members for review. Council did not take a formal ordinance or appropriation vote on the matter at this meeting.
