Monday, July 28, 2008

Wheel Tax Increase Garners Final  Vote

  Lawrence County leaders have approved on final reading a measure that will double the wheel tax currently paid by local residents.

  Members of the Lawrence County Commission approved the ordinance to increase the wheel tax rate from $25 annually per vehicle to $50.

  During the meeting Tuesday Commissioner Ray Brazier made a motion to allow the measure to be brought up for a referendum vote by the people. When a vote was called the motion failed on a vote of 11 to 5.

  The motion to approve the ordinance to double the tax was approved on a 12 to 3 vote.

  At this point area residents now have a thirty day period in which to petition to allow a referendum vote to be held. Ten percent of registered voters would have to sign petitions in order for this to occur.

 

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