Ven Buren Votes Yes on Sales Tax Increase
By: Amanda Ashley
Updated: July 12, 2012
Van Buren voters said yes on Tuesday to a one cent sales tax. The city says the tax will fund several projects including new police and fire stations, city parks and a senior center.
Of the the proposed tax, half a cent would go to fund the new facilities and drops off after 7 years, without a renewal. The other half cent-is a permanent levy to pay for the new officers, firemen and staff.
