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Johnson County voters determine fate of local-option sales tax today

By Chase Martyn 5/5/09

Voters in Johnson County today are weighing a 1-percent local-option sales tax to pay for reconstruction in the wake of last year’s massive flood.

‘Destiny’ Supporters, Opponents Plan for Aftermath of Today’s Vote

By Chris Woods 7/10/07

The polls opened in Polk, Dallas and Warren counties Tuesday morning for residents to vote on a proposed local-option 1 percent sales tax increase that would boost funding for cultural amenities and trails while lowering property taxes in the tri-county region.

The plan, known as Project Destiny, was created by business leaders and local officials in [...]

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