Commission adopts resolution calling for 1% FLOST referendum; vote 6-4

Jun 9, 2026

The Commission approved a resolution calling for a 1% Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) for five years, to be placed on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot; the motion passed 6–4 and the resolution specifies proceeds are to be used exclusively for property tax relief.

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On June 9 the Mayor and Commission voted to call a referendum on a one-percent Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) for five years. Commissioner Davenport moved and Commissioner Wright seconded the resolution; the roll call vote was 6 YES (Davenport, Link, Taylor, Wright, Culpepper, Hamby) and 4 NO (Fisher, Johnson, Myers, Thornton).

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