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Maricopa City Council Considers New Sales Tax to Untangle SR 347

The city of Maricopa is working to address the state’s busy route 347. After previous fundraising attempts by the proposition failed, the city council is currently considering a new sales tax to raise funds to add lanes to the highway. Maricopa City.

Proposal 417, a semi-cent tax, was blocked by the Arizona Supreme Court, and Proposal 469 failed at the ballot box. The city will hold three public homes in April at locations such as the Maricopa Community Center and the Library and Culture Center to discuss new sales tax proposals that do not apply to groceries. “Maricopa residents approved the measure with over 58% of votes,” he said. Maricopa City.

Maricopa City is working to secure local funding for the SR 347 project and include it in the Arizona Department of Transportation’s plans. “This is a position 347 opportunity to secure local funding and include SR 347 in Addot’s plan without unnecessary delays,” Mayor Benjamin Bitter said. The plan includes using local sales taxes and helping fund projects with support from state and local leaders. The Maricopa Community Center will be held on April 10th, the Copper Sky Multi Generate Center on April 19th, and the Maricopa Library & Cultural Center on April 22nd. Sessions will be from 10am to 11:30am on April 10th and 19th, and from 6:30pm to 8pm on April 22nd. Maricopa City.

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