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Swisher council sets March 4, 2025 special election for 1% local-option sales tax
Summary
Council set a March 4, 2025 special election to decide whether Swisher will collect a 1% local-option sales tax, with 50% required for property tax relief and 50% purposed by the council; mayor estimated the revenue will represent roughly one-third of the city budget (~$200k/year).
Council approved Resolution 69 to set a special election on March 4, 2025 for a 1% local-option sales tax. The mayor explained statutory timing and filing deadlines requiring the March date and that, under state rules, 50% of proceeds must be used for property tax relief while the other 50% may be specified by the council for lawful municipal purposes.
On budget significance, the mayor said the revenue is substantial for the city, estimating it is "about 0.333 of our budget" and approximating current annual receipts in the "two hundred and some thousand dollars a year" range. Council voted to approve the resolution and adopt the ballot wording as drafted by staff, and staff noted election costs (roughly $1,700–$2,000 as discussed) and the county filing timeline are constraints the council must observe.
