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Tax vote could pit schools against cities in Iowa counties
Linn and Johnson counties consider local option sales taxes to fund schools and city projects. The plan would split a 1 percent tax for three to five years with revenue sharing rules under state law. The new SILO rule requires counties with no school option tax to pursue their own levy with phased state shares. Local leaders seek quick action while lawmakers finalize incentives.
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Linn County
Halloran
Johnson County
Iowa County
Linn
Markward
Marion
John Nieland
Nieland
Steve Atkins
Iowa City
Statehouse
Iowa
Linn and
Johnson
Margaret Buckton
Ters
Johnson Counties