Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The Lawrence sales tax increase approved last November goes into effect today. Sales tax increased from 7.3 percent to 7.85.
“The sales tax approval during tough economic times demonstrates a commitment by the residents to creating a stronger, functional and more sustainable city,” Mayor Mike Dever said. “It shows that in the face of adversity, Lawrence is a true community that bands together to create a better place for all of us.”
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Today, the city's sales tax increased from 7.3 percent to 7.85 percent. The money from the increase will help pay to repair streets and fund city transit.
Dever said he thought the revenue would benefit everyone in the city.
“I think we can anticipate a marked improvement in the condition of the roads, an enhanced ability to serve the community from a fire protection standpoint and a more coordinated and robust public transportation system that will better serve all residents,” Dever said.
Coordination efforts between the Lawrence Transit System and KU on Wheels will also receive funds with the extra revenue from the tax increase.
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Sales tax increase starts today
"I think we can anticipate a marked improvement in the condition of the roads, an enhanced ability to serve the community from a fire protection standpoint and a more coordinated and robust public transportation system that will better serve all residents"
Nah. You can anticipate people driving to MO to buy groceries, booze, and other supplies in bulk, and buying online for everything else.
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