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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 2017
Page
5
Precinct 2 Commissioner Greg Simmons urges careful case building for potential county sales tax to fund roads, law enforcement, and the jail, noting past efforts lacked a clear plan. Revenue could face use restrictions under state law, with voters needing approval if pursued.
Eckert promotes a 1.25 cent sales tax to fund volunteer fire departments and firefighting for Odessa and Goldsmith area while targeting non residents and oilfield workers for revenue. County Auditor Austin links potential funds to freeing general fund money as commissioners face budget gaps. If approved, the tax could appear on the November ballot and help curb property tax needs and stabilize infrastructure and law enforcement funding.
A pre bid conference is set for Thursday April 27 2017 at 2 00 PM in the Community Development office 119 West 4th Street Suite 104 Municipal Plaza. Bid packages will be distributed and sealed bids must be submitted to the Community Development office by 4 00 PM Thursday May 11 2017.
U S District Judge Alfred Bennett considers appointing a special master to oversee an independent review of Houston area polling locations for ADA compliance. The move relates to a Justice Department suit alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at Harris County voting sites.
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