Renewal of 1-cent sales tax – why does it matter?

A committee has been formed to consider the merits of renewing the 1-cent sales tax.  The tax has been in place for a number of years, and unlike most taxes we pay, the penny sales tax funds much of the capital improvements in the county.  The penny tax helped fund the new Municipal Center, and many other North Augusta projects that have had a significant impact on our quality of life.  This is a vital funding source.  As the article in the link below states, as much as 35% of the revenue collected comes from sources outside of Aiken County.  In other words, 35% of the tax is collected from individuals outside of Aiken County paying to improve Aiken County.

http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0210Council2010-02-09T19-07-16

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