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Richland PFD says REACH is stable after refinancing and seeks updated interlocal agreements Steve Wiley told the Richland City Council the Richland Public Facility District has restructured debt, grown reserves and is prioritizing planning and business cases for REACH upgrades and potential expansion; he asked the council to renegotiate interlocal agreements and maintain lodging‑tax support before any ballot measure.

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The Richland Public Facility District is on the path to financial stability, with ambitious plans for expansion and upgrades that could transform the community.

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Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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1 week ago

Votes at a glance: Finance Committee reports multiple bills favorably, sends several to floor The Senate Finance Committee reported a series of bills favorably: flag‑purchase preference, county treasurer/auditor qualifications, DOT sunset extension, timber casualty income tax credit, municipal referendum authority, and others. Several measures were unanimous or passed by large margins; one bill was recommitted to subcommittee.

The Senate Finance Committee just approved a significant package of bills that could reshape local governance and disaster relief in South Carolina!

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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2 weeks ago

Josephine County commissioners refer animal shelter tax measure to May 19 ballot After a presentation from the county animal shelter manager and more than a dozen public comments, the Board of County Commissioners voted to refer a local-option tax for the Josephine County Animal Shelter and animal control to the May 19, 2026 election; the motion passed with two yes votes and one abstention.

Josephine County voters will decide on a crucial local-option tax to support the animal shelter and control services in the upcoming May 2026 election after a heated discussion at the commissioners' meeting.

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 weeks ago

Whitfield County to place SPLOST referendum on May 21, 2024 ballot, board says Chairman Jevin Jensen told the Whitfield County Board the county will adopt a SPLOST referendum at its January meeting for placement on the May 21, 2024 ballot, saying roads and public works make up 86% of the requests for the proposed tax.

Whitfield County is gearing up to place a crucial SPLOST referendum on the May 21, 2024 ballot, with a staggering 86% of funding requests focused on improving our roads and public works!

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Citizen Portal News Ohio

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2 weeks ago

Resident voices concern at Morrow County meeting over 23 Connect3 and petition to abolish property tax A resident who identified himself as Carl used public comment to oppose the proposed 23 Connect alignment and to warn that a petition to abolish property tax would damage local services, urging education rather than signatures; commissioners and staff noted high turnout at a Peru Township meeting about the proposal.

Local resident Carl warns that the proposed "23 Connect" project and a petition to abolish property tax could jeopardize essential services and livelihoods in Morrow County.

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Citizen Portal News Missouri

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2 weeks ago

Willow Springs R-IV board hears tight budget outlook, keeps nonresident tuition at $8,000 District finance staff warned of uncertainty in state foundation funding and tight local-tax collections as trustees voted to keep the nonresident tuition rate at $8,000 for 2026–27 and directed conservative planning for next year's budget.

Willow Springs R-IV faces a tight budget outlook as uncertainty looms over state funding and local tax collections, pushing the board to cautiously set nonresident tuition at $8,000 for the upcoming school year.

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Citizen Portal News Kansas

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3 weeks ago

Council reinstates two properties into Neighborhood Revitalization Program despite one member's reservations Augusta City Council voted to reinstate 403 North School Street and 512 West Broadway into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program after staff said taxes are paid and written reinstatement requests were submitted; one council member said he was reluctant because an owner was not present to explain.

The Augusta City Council controversially reinstated two properties into the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, sparking debate over accountability when one owner failed to show up.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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3 weeks ago

Charlottesville staff to advertise 2¢ real‑estate tax increase as part of FY2027 budget City staff presented a FY2027 draft budget with a proposed 2¢ increase in the real‑estate tax rate, which would raise about $6.4 million. Council members signaled support for advertising that rate for the required public hearing while asking staff for alternatives and detailed backup plans.

Charlottesville is considering a 2¢ real-estate tax increase that could raise $6.4 million—what does this mean for residents?

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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1 month ago

Central Valley SD board adopts 2026–27 calendar, moves to revive Beaver County Special School Authority The board approved the 2026–27 school calendar, authorized filing to revive the Beaver County Special School Authority via Resolution No. 2026-09, and appointed a district representative, among related governance motions.

The Central Valley School Board just approved the 2026-27 school calendar and took bold steps to revive the Beaver County Special School Authority for another 50 years!

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1 month ago

Meeker County board adopts local transportation sales tax resolution The Meeker County Board approved a resolution authorizing a local option transportation sales and use tax to fund road and bridge projects; the vote was unanimous by roll call.

Meeker County is paving the way for better roads and bridges with a new local transportation sales tax—will this be the solution to rising costs?

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Municipal leaders back optional 1% local tax for roads, press for pilot surplus to stay local Josh Hanford of the Vermont League of Cities and Towns told the Senate Transportation Committee that municipalities should be allowed to adopt an additional 1% local‑option tax for transportation with a 75/25 local/state split; he urged keeping roughly $15 million in pilot surplus for municipal transportation rather than reallocating it to statewide appraisal work.

1 month ago

Municipal leaders are pushing for a new 1% local-option tax to bridge Vermont's transportation funding gap, advocating for a significant portion of the pilot program's $15 million surplus to stay local.

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1 month ago

Russell County superintendent urges countywide sales tax to fund school bond Jordan Perez, superintendent of USD 407, told the committee that a countywide sales tax — proposed at about 1¢ — would have produced nearly double the revenue of a city-only tax and allowed a larger school bond; lacking permission, the district scaled a bond down to $13.5 million.

Russell County's schools are facing a dire need for modern facilities, and Superintendent Jordan Perez reveals a groundbreaking solution that could nearly double funding—if only the county had the authority.

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House approves bill expanding local government flexibility after debate over councilmanic tax authority The Washington House passed engrossed substitute House Bill 24-42 after extended floor debate over whether counties and cities should be able to raise certain local taxes without voter approval. Multiple amendments were considered; the bill passed 53 yeas, 44 nays, 1 excused and takes effect July 1, 2026.

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The Washington State House has passed a controversial bill that could reshape local tax authority, igniting fierce debate among lawmakers about the power of local governments.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 month ago

Virginia Senate committee reports slate of House bills on tax, manufacturing grants and free filing program A Senate committee in Richmond voted to report several House bills — including a local admissions tax for two counties, manufacturing grant funds tied to MEI projects, a plastic bag revenue distribution to towns and a free tax-filing program — advancing them to the full Senate.

A Virginia Senate committee has advanced a groundbreaking package of House bills that could reshape local taxation, boost manufacturing grants, and even introduce a free state tax-filing program!

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Legislative counsel reviews Vermont local option tax rules, charter route and recent changes Legislative counsel Tucker Anderson briefed the Senate Transportation committee on 24 VSA §138’s history, how municipal charters were used to adopt local option taxes, and recent statutory changes that let municipalities adopt a 1% local option tax without chartering. He outlined revenue splits and special aviation rules.

1 month ago

Vermont municipalities are gaining new powers to impose local option taxes, but how will this impact their funding and governance?

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Proposal would let towns tack 1% municipal-services tax onto existing local-option levies; $3M seed proposed for town-highway grants Legislative counsel presented draft language allowing municipalities that already levy local option taxes to impose an additional 1% municipal services tax; 50% of non-aviation receipts would return to the collecting town, 40% would seed a new municipal transportation special fund, and a one-time $3 million transfer from the pilot special fund was proposed to start grants for town highways.

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Vermont municipalities could soon gain a new revenue stream with a proposed 1% municipal services tax aimed at enhancing town highways and transportation needs.

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1 month ago

Henniker board warns state open-enrollment change could shift costs to local taxpayers Board members and the legislative committee said pending action in Concord to expand open enrollment appears to be advancing without clear funding, calling it an 'unfunded mandate' and pledging to ask state representatives for further study of fiscal consequences.

Henniker School District board members are sounding the alarm over a potential open enrollment policy that could lead to an "unfunded mandate," putting local taxpayers on the hook for unforeseen costs.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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Meeker County holds public hearing on proposed half-cent transportation sales tax; decision tabled to Feb. 17 The Meeker County Board heard a presentation on a proposed 0.5% local-option transportation sales tax that staff estimated could raise roughly $1.3 million per year; commissioners expressed concerns about notice, tax timing and revenue assumptions and voted to table a decision to the Feb. 17 meeting.

Meeker County is considering a new half-cent transportation sales tax that could generate $1.3 million annually for crucial construction projects, but the decision has been postponed for further review.

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Committee clears short‑term rental excise tax option aimed at affordable housing funding The committee voted to report HB 2,559, authorizing a local-option excise tax of up to 4% on short‑term rentals to fund affordable housing; amendments on credits, geographic limits and voter approval were discussed but not adopted; roll call 9 ayes, 6 nays.

1 month ago

A new bill could empower local governments to impose a 4% tax on short-term rentals, aiming to tackle the affordable housing crisis—but not everyone is on board!

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Citizen Portal News Oregon

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1 month ago

Student-led push for May local option tax sparks divided board debate over timing and capacity Students and advocates urged the Parkrose SD 3 board to place a local option levy on the May ballot to address a projected $4.5 million deficit; board members split over short timelines, campaign capacity, past results and whether to wait for more planning, and staff offered cost estimates for analysis and outreach.

Students are rallying for a local tax measure to combat a $4.5 million deficit, but the board is divided on whether to act now or plan more thoroughly.

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Short-term rental tax option draws fierce debate as committee reopens HB 25-59 Rep. Parsley’s HB 25-59 would let cities and counties add a 4% lodging tax on short-term rentals (effective 04/01/2027) with up to 15% for administration; supporters say proceeds would fund affordable housing while owners warn the tax unfairly targets small hosts and may harm local economies.

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A heated debate erupts as Washington's House Finance Committee weighs a controversial 4% excise tax on short-term rentals, pitting community funding against the livelihoods of local hosts.

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1 month ago

Oconee commissioners approve SPLOST 2027 IGA and call referendum The Oconee County Board approved a final intergovernmental agreement for the proposed SPLOST 2027 renewal and adopted a resolution calling the referendum; the IGA would permit a six-year collection period and includes signatures and project lists from participating municipalities.

Oconee County is set to enhance its infrastructure and community projects with a groundbreaking six-year SPLOST 2027 renewal, thanks to a recent unanimous vote by the Board of Commissioners!

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2 months ago

Kingman council weighs half-cent sales-tax option to finish Flying Fortress Parkway and shore up road maintenance City staff told the council a half-cent sales-tax increase could raise roughly $5–5.7 million annually and be dedicated to road maintenance; council debated using $22 million in reserves to finish Flying Fortress Parkway now versus issuing debt or approving a tax increase later, and staff noted a recent court ruling gives the council the legal path to repeal a 2018 voter-led restriction on sales-tax increases.

Kingman City Council faces a pivotal decision: secure $22 million for the Flying Fortress Parkway through a half-cent sales tax increase or tap into dwindling reserves—what will they choose?

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2 months ago

Springfield budget workshop opens with OBM overview and looming pension gap City budget officials presented a FY2027 preview showing a strong fund balance but an estimated $9.8 million police and fire pension shortfall that would need corporate-fund support; officials discussed options including local tax changes and requested follow-up data on pension full‑funding scenarios.

Springfield's budget hearings reveal a record fund balance of $68 million but a looming $9.8 million pension shortfall that could shake up city finances.

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