Residents and interested parties will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed sales tax increase during a special Galesburg City Council meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Galesburg City Hall.
Galesburg Mayor Peter Schwartzman is calling the special meeting for the limited purpose of receiving public comment and/or providing information concerning the proposed ordinance to increase the Home Rules Sales Tax rate from 1.00% to 1.25%. This ordinance was included on the Dec. 5 City Council agenda for a first reading and is included on the Dec. 19 City Council agenda for final reading.
LISTEN: Galesburg mayor, city manager discuss proposed sales tax, community center
City administration says the city should consider a quarter cent sales tax increase to support a proposed community center and infrastructure improvements throughout the city as identified through a public survey. Administration says the funding strategy would result in new revenue and will not have an impact on current operations or programs currently funded.
The Galesburg City Council on Dec. 5 voted 4-3 to proceed with the former Churchill Jr. High School building as its preferred location for a new community center.
PREVIOUSLY: Galesburg business owners express concern over proposed sales tax increase
Community members are invited to provide comments or questions in person or via GoogleMeet on Wednesday. The public forum will also be streamed live on Comcast Channel 7 and the city’s website.
To join the meeting via GoogleMeet, follow the instructions below on Wednesday:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jfv-dtyg-zsy
Or dial: (US) +1 205-844-5189 PIN: 102 849 475#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jfv-dtyg-zsy?pin=8135626092367
There are no action items on the agenda for Wednesday’s special meeting.
