Mecklenburg County residents have to make a taxing decision. On Tuesday, they will decide whether to raise the sales tax by 1% to fund new bus, rail and road projects.
The city of Charlotte projects the average household will spend an additional $240 each year if the tax passes. The city says approximately 30% of sales tax proceeds each year are paid by visitors.
Mecklenburg County’s sales tax rate is currently 7.25%. This is a combination of state, county and local taxes. If voters approve the measure, the new tax rate will be 8.25%, the highest in North Carolina…