sales tax
Gov. Stein signs HB-948
July 1. Gov. Josh Stein signed House Bill 948 into law this morning, clearing the way for Mecklenburg County voters to decide on a one-cent local sales tax for transit. HB 948 passed with bipartisan support in both chambers. It allows county commissioners to place a November referendum before voters that, if approved, could raise […]
Strong bipartisan support highlighted approval of transit tax referendum
June 27. House Bill 948 — a proposal to allow a 1-cent countywide tax referendum to address transportation needs — has rolled through both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly and will go to the governor for his signature. If approved by voters, the one-cent tax would fund a mix of transportation improvements, including […]
Letter: Red Line is old technology
June 20. [Opinion] Tripling local transit sales taxes from 0.5% to 1.5% to build a 1970s style railroad to begin operating, possibly, by the 2030s? That’s the definition of a boondoggle. If you want to see a physical manifestation of the thinking behind the proposed Red Line, take the Gold Line streetcar for a ride, disembark, and […]
Key transportation bill clears state NC House in 102-6 vote
June 19. By Dave Yochum. The NC House of Representatives passed second reading of the PAVE Act, following a vote by the House Rules Committee yesterday to advance the bill to the full chamber. Sponsored by Rep. Tricia Cotham, the bill would allow Mecklenburg County voters to approve new revenue—from a one-cent sales tax—for transportation […]
Transit tax referendum on track
Sept. 19. The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution 6-3 to support legislation to allow Mecklenburg County voters to decide on a 1 cent sales tax to address transportation needs in the county. The preliminary approval means the draft legislation goes to the North Carolina General Assembly for consideration. If approved, the issue […]
