Schedule November 2005 special election on city sales tax changes
In Plain English
The city wants to change its sales tax law and must let voters decide. State law requires a special election for tax changes. The election costs $150,000 to $200,000 unless combined with another election already happening that day.
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Passedadopt a resolution giving notice of the holding of a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005
PassedAdopt a resolution giving notice of the holding of a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005
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