PENNY TAX: Sales Tax Focus Group ranks Charlotte County projects ahead of vote

PORT CHARLOTTE — A Sales Tax Focus Group is ranking projects that may be funded by a renewed Charlotte County penny tax up for vote later this year.

Charlotte County officials are gearing up to ask voters to extend a 1% sales tax this year.

Officials have said extending the county’s 1% sales tax is crucial for funding dozens of planned projects. The tax must be approved by voters first. The extension previously approved back in 2020 is coming to an end…

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