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Repealing 1 Percent Local Option Tax Faces Hurdles
In Linn County five towns want to repeal the 1 percent local option tax approved November 5, while Ert ram has no businesses taxing sales. County attorneys and state officials debate petition thresholds and ballot timing with Cedar Rapids weighing a repeal or a renewal next year. Local merchants warn tax fear and cross-town shopping shift, predicting limited gains if repeals pass.
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Linn County
Oters
Ertram
Cedar Rapids
Kelinson
Donald Canney
Canney
Rod Erickson
Iowa Department of Revenue
Erickson
the Gazette
Linn
Coggon
Fairfax
Prairieburg
Springville
Marion
Hiawatha
Robins
Skip Powers
Prairieburg DX
Joe Carnahan
Carnahan Auto Supply & Service
Carnahan