Future of 6th-penny tax unclear

It’s still unclear whether or not a sixth-penny tax initiative will form in time for this year’s election, but some officials have already voiced opposition to it.

During a recent Sweetwater County Commissioners meeting, a few of the Commissioners voiced opposition to the cities bringing forth a sixth-penny tax initiative.

Chairman Reid West said it sounds like the cities are going to want to discuss getting a sixth-cent initiative.

“We already have a position on it,” West said.

That position was voiced at another meeting and was unfavorable.

County Clerk Dale Davis said in order f...

 

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