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Columbiana Sales Tax Renewal Measure, 2009
A Columbiana Sales Tax Renewal Measure was on the November 3, 2009 ballot in Columbiana County.
The measure included a proposal to renew a 1-percent county-wide sales tax. According to Commissioner Jim Hoppel the tax is "44 percent of the general fund" and is expected to generate $8 million in the next 5 years.[1]
Although the measure failed, the current tax does not expire until December so county officials have some time to figure out a plan. This tax generated a significant amount for the county budget. But as with many tax issues, voters did not want to have additional money being taken out of their pockets.[2]
Election result
The measure was defeated.[3]
| Columbiana Sales Tax Renewal Measure | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 No
|
17769 | 62.93% | ||
| Yes | 10466 | 37.07% | ||
| Total votes | 28235 | 100.00% | ||
| Voter turnout | 41.48% | |||
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