Sales tax questions seem to be on the rise on ballots across the area. Ottawa passed a renewal of a one cent sales tax to fund many different projects, Garnett passed a new one cent sales tax to fund a new community swimming pool and other projects, and Lyndon narrowly passed a half cent sales tax. The purpose of the tax in Lyndon is to provide additional revenue for public services within the city, including, but not limited to the maintenance, replacement, improvement and expansion of city water and sewer systems, public streets and culverts, and public parks. That new tax will begin April 1, 2026. The tax question passed by only 7seven votes. One hundred nine voting yes, 102 voting no. No word on how much city officials expect the new sales tax to bring in on a yearly basis.
Still wondering if your vote matters? It’s only one vote, right. You might ask two candidates for the Scranton City Council. Allison Vandevord beat out Tim Medeau by one vote for a seat on the council. One vote. In the next election, remember, every vote counts.
