Stuart city leaders are beginning discussions on how to allocate new funds generated from a half-cent sales tax increase, approved by Martin County voters in November.
The $1.5 million in annual revenue is expected to support a range of local projects, with a strong focus on environmental conservation.
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New sales tax revenue could bring environmental changes to Stuart
On Monday, city commissioners provided direction on potential initiatives that could benefit from the tax revenue. Commissioners agreed that acquiring land for conservation purposes is a top priority, but they also considered other projects…