Measure on the ballot in the 2020 Alabama Primary Election in Cullman County.
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Get StartedA "YES" vote would be a vote in favor of a one-cent sales tax increase in Cullman County. Revenue from the tax would be used to fund public schools and would be distributed among local school districts in the county.
A "NO" vote would be a vote in opposition to a one-cent sales tax increase in Cullman County. Revenue from the tax would be used to fund public schools and would be distributed among local school districts in the county.
However, a sales tax increase is absolutely the wrong place look for the money. Sales taxes are the most regressive form of taxation that exist. It disproportionately affects those least able to afford it. Those with the least disposable income should not be asked to pony up for the state’s failure to meet its obligation., in opposition to Countywide One Cent (0.01) Sales and Use Tax Referendum (Learn more)
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette said the extra one-cent would bring more than $2 million in additional revenues to the Cullman City School System and more than $8 million in revenues to the Cullman County School System. If the referendum passes, plans for the additional revenue include a new career tech center, new elementary classrooms and a new high school, along with additional improvements across the system., in support of Countywide One Cent (0.01) Sales and Use Tax Referendum (Learn more)
Do you support a countywide one cent (.01) sales and use tax for the public schools within Cullman County, Alabama? This tax must be used exclusively for public school purposes. Further, these taxes would be distributed countywide to the local boards of education in Cullman County "on the same basis of the total calculated costs for the Foundation Program for those local boards of education within the county." This tax would begin July 1, 2020.
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