The Stevenson City Council voted to put a sales tax increase for street repair and infrastructure investment on the ballot for the February Special Election.
The proposition asks Stevenson residents to consider approval of a 10-year, 0.3 percent sales tax increase to address street and infrastructure improvements the city describes as essential. The proposition would allow the city to reduce utility service charges, according to a city news release.
Stevenson is able to allocate funds specifically for transportation improvements because the city established the Stevenson Transportation Benefit District in August. If voters approve the proposition, the sales tax would generate approximately $270,000 annually over the next 10 years, according to the news release.
The street projects are outlined in the city’s Transportation Improvement Program, Mayor Scott Anderson said.
