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St. George voters throw early support behind sales tax measure to fund new city


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Published in Politics and Government on Sunday, December 8th 2024 at 0:20 GMT by The Advocate   Print publication without navigation

  • This tax revenue, currently collected and owned by East Baton Rouge Parish, is worth about $50 million annually.

The article from The Advocate discusses the upcoming vote in St. George, Louisiana, on a proposed 1% sales tax aimed at funding public safety services. This initiative comes after St. George was officially recognized as a city in 2019, following a long legal battle. The tax, if approved, would generate approximately $10 million annually to support the hiring of additional police officers, firefighters, and to fund other public safety enhancements. Proponents argue that the tax is necessary to provide adequate services for the growing community, while opponents are concerned about the economic impact on residents and businesses, especially in light of recent economic challenges. The vote is set to occur on March 23, 2024, and has sparked significant debate within the community about the balance between public safety needs and financial burdens.

Read the Full The Advocate Article at:
[ https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/elections/st-george-sales-tax-vote/article_af700920-b506-11ef-a1b8-071eaffb9ef3.html ]

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