County sales tax likely to draw support
URBANA – The Urbana school board is expected to back a proposed county sales tax for schools Tuesday, with the stipulation that a third of Urbana's sales tax income go toward property tax relief.
A state law passed last fall allows school districts collectively to put a ballot question before voters for up to a 1 percent countywide sales tax, to raise money for school facilities. If voters approve it, the money would be divided among districts based on enrollment and could be spent on new buildings, renovations, safety or energy conservation work or building bond debt.
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