Placer County sales tax would help road conditions

By Mike TeSelle, KCRA-TV

A ballot measure in Placer County would impose a sales tax increase that could impact everyone who commutes or shops via Interstate 80, Highway 65 and other roads in the county.

The passage of Measure M would impose a half-percent increase in the retail sales tax to raise funds for transportation improvements.

Some commuters said it is easy to spot areas where road repairs or improvements are needed.

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