sales tax increase
Coverage of sales tax increase in the Nexus archive.
- Fairfax Co. schools are renovated once every 4 decades. Could a sales tax hike change that?
Fairfax County’s school board proposes a sales tax increase to accelerate school renovations, citing a $400 million deferred maintenance backlog and aging infrastructure. However, the county’s Board of Supervisors has delayed action, citing economic concerns and the need for public input.
- Evergreen Fire Rescue asks voters to approve sales tax amid funding crisis
Evergreen Fire Rescue is requesting voter approval for a 0.89% sales tax increase to address funding shortages caused by rising costs, increased call volume, and outdated infrastructure. Fire Chief Mike Weege highlighted that emergency vehicle and equipment costs have surged, staffing is at 50%, and property tax revenue is constrained by state legislation.
- Mecklenburg County sales tax increase takes effect next week
Mecklenburg County's sales tax will increase from 7.25% to 8.25% next week, impacting items like clothes, electronics, prepared food, and alcohol. Prescription drugs, gas, and most groceries will remain unaffected by the change.
- New transit law takes effect as CTA, Metra, Pace enter new era
A new transit law, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act, has taken effect, replacing the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA). The law includes a quarter-percent sales tax increase to fund $200 million in 2026 and over $500 million in 2027 for CTA, Metra, and Pace, enhancing bus and rail service. NITA will now oversee fares, coordinate regional transit, and explore a unified police force.