Broward County, FL – Broward County voters have approved a sales tax increase that will provide additional funding for healthcare services, including preventive screenings for heart disease and cancer.
The measure passed during the November 3rd general election, with approximately 55% of voters supporting a quarter-percent sales tax increase.
The referendum raises Broward County’s sales tax from 7% to 7.25% for five years, generating an estimated $120 million annually for healthcare programs…