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New SLO County sales tax measure could make the November ballot
March, 14th, 2024
SLO County residents could see a transportation sales tax on general election ballot if [SLOCOG] votes to pass a countywide self-help sales tax measure and transportation investment plan....FULL STORY
KSBY
Proposed 1/2-cent sales tax would fund road repairs in San Luis Obispo County
March, 5th, 2024
How does $700 million toward local road repair and maintenance sound? Probably pretty good, but where would that money come from?...FULL STORY
The Tribune
SLO County’s Traffic is Getting Worse.
Is a New Sales Tax the Key to Easing Congestion? | Opinion
September, 26th, 2023
Voters in San Luis Obispo County may get another chance to pass a half-cent sales tax increase to fund highway improvements and other transportation projects...FULL STORY
KSBY
[SLOCOG] is Looking Into a 0.5% Sales Tax Increase for Roads
September, 19th, 2023
The average miles per gallon of vehicles has roughly doubled over the last 30 years, and while that’s good for the environment. There may be some unintended consequences...FULL STORY
KCBX
SLO County Considering a New Sales Tax That Could Generate $35 Million a Year
September, 11th, 2023
The San Luis Obispo County Council of Governments (SLOCOG), says the county could face a $2.3 billion deficit for transportation projects in 23 years...FULL STORY
The Tribune
New SLO County Sales Tax Could Raise $35 Million a Year for Transportation Projects
September, 11th, 2023
The sales tax would create a dedicated funding stream for transportation projects, which can be used to bolster applications for those state grants...FULL STORY