2 reports on this story
After contentious debate — and a failed vote — St. George approved a sales tax hike. Here’s why the vote flipped.
What happened
St. George City Council approved a sales tax hike to fund emergency services after a failed initial vote and a revised motion with an amendment for utility refunds. The tax passed 3-2, adding 33 cents to every $100 in taxable purchases and raising an estimated $12 million annually.
Timeline
- Salt Lake Tribune After contentious debate — and a failed vote — St. George approved a sales tax hike. Here’s why the vote flipped.
- St George News (Washington County) St. George emergency services tax passes 3-2 after failing minutes earlier
Written by Utah Relay from the reports below. The reporting belongs to the outlets named; follow the links for their full stories.
Every report
