Cannon County Board of Education has asked the County Commission to add two ballot issues which would benefit the school system of Cannon County. Those requests were on the agenda for commissioners this past weekend.
The Sales Tax increase will be placed on the ballot for the citizens to vote on. It would raise the sales tax by one (1) cent. By statue, the school system gets half of all sales tax money collected to help fund schools. The other half is split between solid waste and the county general fund.
The motion passed by a vote of 8-1.
Cannon County currently has a lower sales tax rate than of all of its adjoining counties.
The Wheel Tax increase was discussed and was tabled. Commissioners requested more information prior to bringing the question to a vote. Questions included: What is the actual increase amount being suggested? Also, concern over the exact wording of the resolution that citizens will consider. This ensures legally how the money will be spent and how long the tax will last.
The Commission requested legal advice and is requesting assistance from the Administrator of Elections Matt Teply. The concern is the language correct before we proceed.
This issue will most likely re-appear on the commission’s agenda in August.