Council asks attorneys to revise LOST ballot language; discusses 90/10 split and bonding implications

Aug 28, 2025

Councilors debated required ballot wording for a proposed change in use of local option sales tax and voted to ask attorneys whether the format can be reversed and whether to designate 90% for any lawful purpose and 10% for property-tax relief; members flagged bonding and reverse-referendum considerations.

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At the special meeting the council considered Resolution 6, which would put a city question on the ballot to change the local option sales and service tax (LOST) uses and file the measure with the county auditor.

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