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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 2006
Page
33
Voters in Jones County will decide in the November 7 election whether to renew the county 1 percent local option school sales tax as current one expires in 2011. Eight districts would receive funds starting 2012, with Anamosa and Olin triggering the vote.
Winneshiek County officials seek a 911 surcharge increase from 68 cents to 1 dollar per month in the November 7 election. The move aims to offset revenue losses from more cell phone use and sustain E-911 service levels. County Attorney Andy Van Der Maaten notes many counties already charge 1 dollar.
Voters in Poweshiek County will decide on a 1 percent local option sales tax for 20 years to fund Grinnell projects and countywide infrastructure. If approved, about $1.7 million annually would be raised with allocations to Grinnell, Montezuma, Victor, Barnes City and other towns for various upgrades and relief.
Nine Keokuk County cities and rural residents will vote on a 1 percent local-option sales tax. Seven of sixteen cities have already passed it, with the remainder and unincorporated areas on the ballot. Each city outlines its share plan and purpose. the county’s revenue would support general fund tax relief.
Tama Mayor Chris Bearden says no organized opposition exists to the November 7 ballot measure allowing Tama County to pursue a downtown casino near the lake. He expects voter approval, but the Racing and Gaming Commission ultimately decides.
Voters in Clayton County will decide on November 7 whether to raise the rural hotel and motel tax from 5 percent to 7 percent with effect on April 1 if approved. Revenue supports tourism marketing and rural business promotion, with five rural firms benefiting this year.
Iowa County voters on November 7 face a near empty ballot for 51 township trustee and clerk seats with only 15 names. County Auditor Linda Griggs proposes appointing township offices to save tax dollars. Also on the ballot are hotel motel tax questions in Williamsburg and unincorporated areas.
Buchanan County voters face a November 7 vote on a 4.275 million bond to build a new county jail and law enforcement center. The 66 year old jail sits on the third floor of Independence courthouse. a state inspector cited asbestos and disability compliance issues. If approved by 60 percent, a 17,000 square foot facility will be built south of the courthouse, costing about $21.16 annually for a 100000 dollar home. Also on the ballot, seven townships may shift from elected to county appointed trustees, while nine remain under current election rules.
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