Douglas County electeds OK 2 tax hikes
Douglas County commissioners this week voted for two of the three tax measures that were before them.
The sales tax and gasoline taxes were approved, while the utility operator fee was not. This means sales tax will go from 7.1 percent to 7.35 percent.
The fuel tax is 5 cents, which is in addition to the 4 cents per gallon excise tax on fuel that was implemented by commissioners in 2001.
The second reading for the two ordinances is tentatively scheduled for Dec. 3 at 1pm in Minden. For them to be approved the gas tax requires a simple majority, while a two-thirds or four commissioners must say yes to the sales tax.
There will be a public hearing about them at the Nov. 19, 1:30pm meeting in Stateline. Also at that meeting a business impact statement will also be reviewed to determine whether the gas tax will impose a direct and significant economic burden upon a business or will directly restrict the formation, operation or expansion of a business.
— Lake Tahoe News staff report
Do the residents of the Ranchos know they will pay extra for gas to build a road for Stateline? I’m sure the’ll be thrilled.
Douglas County has been supported by Stateline for years. Shut up!
Robin-of course you’re correct about where the $$ comes from in Douglas County-but good luck convincing wrongula that this isn’t a personal attack on her nickle-
Maybe dogzilla will keep on moving farther and farther away, texas maybe, where her ilk will all congregate, build their big ol fence, have their gun huggers parties, live with no rules, no taxes, no body to get in their way. Paradise!
Maybe she and Kits will move to West Virginny, where men are men and pigs is wary….
Hmmm, hahaha, west virginny, isnt that where that county clerk tea party hero lives? Yup, just their ilk…
Residents of the Ranchos get value on their tax dollar from their use of local law enforcement services.
nah…she’s from
Kentucky….Mitch McConnell’s stomping ground.