Voters in Boone County can expect to see an extension of a county roads tax on the ballot in November, said Presiding County Commissioner Ken Pearson. As it is set to expire at the end of September 2008, county officials say the half-cent sales tax is important to continuing the construction and maintenance of roads in the county.
Commission looks to extend county road tax
The funds would be used for building and preserving roads.
Sunday, April 29, 2007 | 12:00 a.m. CDT;
updated 6:49 a.m. CDT, Saturday, July 19, 2008
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