Mo. capital city considers $41M sales tax increase
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Posted: 02/04/2012
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By: Associated Press
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Voters in Missouri's capital city are considering a sales tax increase to pay for $41 million worth of community development projects.
The Jefferson City News Tribune reports the proposal calls for a half-cent sales tax increase for one decade. The revenue would be used for 30 projects. It appears on the ballot Tuesday.
The projects include $17 million for a conference center and improvements at the former Missouri State Penitentiary site, such as repairing several prison housing units and moving the execution chamber. The prison closed in 2004 and tours now take people through the site.
Another $14 million would be spent for street improvements and a parking garage in downtown Jefferson. About $1 million would go to increase access to the Missouri River and encourage riverside development.
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