The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce surveyed its membership recently to gauge support for the 7th Cent Tax that is proposed this election and a majority of those polled say they won’t vote for it.
To view the complete survey including graphs click HERE.
The survey concluded that 54% of the 167 respondents will vote no with the main reason being that the allocation of the revenue is unclear.
- The 46% of respondents who will vote yes are doing so because they understand more income is needed and state funds will be reduced.
- the poll showed 50% of businesses do not believe the additional tax would affect consumer spending at their business.
If approved, 49% of respondents would prioritize Human Services spending as a use for the funds
Referred to as the “General Penny,” the additional cent tax will face voters during the November 3 election. Estimates show that this tax will bring approximately $16 million annually for the Town and County
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