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St. Louis County Delays $65 Million Use Tax Vote

1/30/2025

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St. Louis County has decided to hold off on a proposed use tax for the April 8 ballot, as Councilwoman Lisa Clancy pushes the measure to next year. This tax, which could have brought in $65 million annually for the county's general fund, faced skepticism from council members worried about the costs of educating voters on the issue.

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St. Louis County has decided to hold off on a proposed use tax for the April 8 ballot, as Councilwoman Lisa Clancy pushes the measure to next year. This tax, which could have brought in $65 million annually for the county's general fund, faced skepticism from council members worried about the costs of educating voters on the issue.