Just this morning, the County Board took the recommendation of the 1% Local Option Sales Tax Steering Committee to include (7) community projects in the proposed 1% Sales Tax:
- Community Center Outdoor Recreation Area in Grand Marais
- Community Center (with Aquatic Center) in Grand Marais
- Birch Grove Recreation Complex
- County-wide Broad Band
- Public Library Addition
- District Energy (Biomass) Facility in Grand Marais
- Improvements to Superior National Golf Course
You've likely heard a lot about the 1% Local Option Sales Tax opportunity for Cook County. You may be unclear about what it is, what's actually being proposed in each of the (7) projects and how it will affect you. That's understandable, there is a massive amount of information to absorb and much of it is complex. But, it's important to understand this proposed tax in order to make an informed decision when you vote in the November 2009 Referendum.
Efforts are currently underway to further educate the public about the (7) projects, as well as the Sales Tax itself. Watch for information in the coming weeks. Take the necessary time to understand the benefits and the issues surrounding the proposed Sales Tax; it's important.
