Tax Hike For Libraries?
It could be coming down the pike. Commissioners on Tuesday night agreed to discuss at their next meeting placing a quarter-cent sales tax referendum on November’s ballot.
The idea was pitched by Commissioner George Dunlap, who said he wants any revenue raised through the new tax to be used to fund public libraries.
The board wasn’t able to add the item to its agenda for debate Tuesday night because all nine members weren’t present, but the ones who were agreed to add discussion about a quarter-cent sales tax to the agenda of the board’s Aug. 6 meeting.
Mecklenburg already has the required legislative authority to place a quarter-cent sales tax referendum up for public vote. If commissioners decide to pursue the tax, it could be placed on November’s ballot.
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