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Jefferson City voters to decide fate of sales tax
Posted: 08.01.2011 at 8:15 PM
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Jefferson City voters can head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to continue a tax.

It’s known as Sales Tax F. It would be a continuation of Sales Tax E, which is a ½ cent capital improvements sales tax.

The tax has been in place for years now. It has funded several public works, public safety, parks, and technology projects.

To read more about how it the tax has helped Jefferson City click here.

A yes vote would extend the tax. If approved, it would go through March of 2017. If the measure fails, the tax would end March 31, 2012.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. through 7 p.m. The sales tax extension is the only item on the August 2 ballot in Jefferson City.

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