Friday, May 17, 2013
The meeting would be the beginning of the formal process of possibly calling for a referendum on the 1 percent sales tax.
Moving beyond the preliminary phase, Gwinnett County officials apparently have asked to meet with officials from cities in the county regarding a possible SPLOST vote in November. The meeting is set for Tuesday, June 4, at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville, according to Suwanee officials. Suwanee City Council members were told of the meeting Thursday (May 16) at a workshop. Also, Suwanee Mayor Jimmy Burnette said that Gwinnett Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash appeared at a recent Gwinnett Municipal Association (GwMA) meeting for a "listening session." Burnette is on the GwMA executive committee. -- Do you favor extending the Gwinnett SPLOST program? Why or why not? Share your thoughts in the comments below. …
Saturday, March 23, 2013
The current sales tax expires after 2013. Voters must approve an extension, but they need a chance.
It has been less than a year since voters in metro Atlanta soundly rejected a transportation sales tax. Now, Gwinnett County voters may face a similar choice in 2013. The current countywide Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax program (SPLOST) expires at the end of the year. If voters want new projects in transportation, public safety or new buildings, they'll have to vote "yes." But will voters get the chance? County leaders have made no final decision, and that decision is not theirs alone. Leaders of Gwinnett cities must be in accord with county leaders on how SPLOST monies would be spent before such a vote can take place. Gwinnett Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash said Tuesday (March 19) that more discussion on the matter probably …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The current sales tax expires in March 2014, and leaders must approve a new election. Share your thoughts.
Norcross and Gwinnett voters, get ready -- again. Gwinnett could offer up a new SPLOST vote in 2013. The current Special Purpose Local Option Sales tax, which was approved by voters in 2008, expires in March 2014. For the process to continue, voters must approve a new tax. A new SPLOST vote is possible for November, according to county spokesperson Joe Sorenson. According to state law, a vote could only be held in March or November, but March would be too soon for all requirements to be met. Among the requirements: commissioners and mayors in the county must meet to discuss potential SPLOST projects. No such meeting is scheduled. According to county spokesperson Joe Sorenson, Chairman Charlotte Nash has recently gone on the record as …
Friday, November 18, 2011
The Gwinnett Board of Education sees decision as a vote of confidence in their work.
At a quick Gwinnett County Board of Education meeting last night, a theme of thankfulness was present. While some mentioned the upcoming holiday, all gave thanks to Gwinnett County residents for passing the one-penny sales tax, or E-SPLOST, in the Nov. 8 election. “It’s very confirming, very heartening,” said District 2 Board Member Daniel D. Seckinger of the public’s confidence in the board to do right with their tax dollars and their support of education. District 3 Board Member Dr. Mary Kay Murphy also expressed gratitude. She pointed to the important roll the SPLOST funds have played in helping Gwinnett schools keep up with tremendous growth in the area in years past. “We hope this will help us get ahead of the growth,” she said. …
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
The one-cent sales tax helped fund city projects in 2010. This year's projects are now being considered.
The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax helped fund the renovation of three parks in Norcross in 2010, and also contributed to a new public utility building. A plan for allocating the 2011 funds will be talked about Wed. in a retreat of city officials. According to Heather Sawyer, spokesperson for Gwinnett County, the county received $129.8 million in SPLOST funds in 2010. The City’s piece of the pie, based on population, was $1.385 million. Rudolph Smith, City Manager for Norcross, said that we took $300,000 of that money to renovate three city parks: Rossie Brundage, Heritage Park and Betty Mauldin. The city chose to spend SPLOST money on a new public works building at 345 Lively Street. The City started a paying down the $900,000 …
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Charlie Russell
11:30 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
You are all so right. While I never hear of anyone voting FOR these increased taxes, I notice they always pass. What's that about? more ›