Introduce law creating 0.5% sales tax for June 2011 voter approval
In Plain English
The city wants to add a half-cent sales tax on purchases made within city limits. State officials would collect the tax alongside existing sales tax. Voters must approve this tax increase at a special election in June 2011 before it takes effect.
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Votes
Said ordinance received first reading and was laid over two weeks for second reading
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to create a new half-cent sales tax within city limits. This would add 50 cents to every $100 purchase if voters approve the measure in a special election scheduled for June 2011. The state would collect this tax alongside existing sales taxes, and the revenue would go to the city's budget. The ordinance now moves to a second reading in two weeks, which is standard procedure before it can be finalized and placed before voters.
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