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Today's Poll!'Transformation' sales tax campaign launched
Steve Houser explains aspects of a proposed conference center to Jefferson City School Board member Dennis Nickelson, second right, and Trey Propes, of Candlewood Suites, during an open house Tuesday to mark the beginning of a campaign to convince city voters to approve a half-cent sales tax. Photo by Kelley McCall.
Originally published December 14, 2011 at 5:59 a.m., updated December 16, 2011 at 4:56 a.m.
With the Feb. 7 election only eight weeks away, the Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Transformation Jefferson City” campaign shifted into a higher gear Tuesday.
“We’re here today to kick off the final phase of the campaign, as we try to inform the voters of Jefferson City how important this issue is,” co-chairman Phil Freeman told reporters and a group of supporters at the campaign’s new headquarters, 718 E. Capitol Ave.
Supporters want Jefferson City voters to approve a half-cent sales tax increase for a 10-year period, which is predicted to raise more than $41 million to complete a list of 30 projects around the city.
Correction: The “Transformation Jefferson City” campaign office is at 718 E. Capitol Ave. The address was reported incorrectly in the original version of this story.
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JCsleeper 1 year, 5 months ago
Yup. Fuel, groceries, utilities, health insurance have all gone up. Might as well have taxes keep pace. Even though most folks haven't had salary increases since Shep was a pup, they still can afford to spruce up some areas of JC. Probably go on their credit cards with other stuff they can't afford. Another half cent sales tax on a new car is good chunk of change if you reside in JC. Pricey electronics and appliances might make area folks consider Columbia for these purchases. JC retailers make take a hit on this as a result.
JCLifer 1 year, 5 months ago
You forgot that our "leaders" also doubled the cost of our trash service even though they cut the service to less than half of what it was when it was cheaper.
Does anyone really think our "leaders" can efficiently build and operate a hotel/convention center?
Vote NO to this wacky TAX INCREASE! We cannot afford to go in debt, especially in this economy and with the puny local job market.
JCLifer 1 year, 5 months ago
The state needs to cut $400 to $600 million more starting in July. How many hundreds, if not thousands of employees will be laid off?
The economy is terrible for a tax increase for this risky transformation projects.
JCPS will also want a huge tax increase to rebuild the high school.
Our city infrastructue is crumbling. We need road work, storm sewers, parking garages uptown etc.
People are hurting.
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