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The committee reviewed a proposal to renew Mount Vernon’s 0.2% Transportation Benefit District sales and use tax for another 10 years; a resolution calling for voter consideration is scheduled for the City Council agenda. The tax currently generates about $2.3 million annually for city transportation projects.
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If approved by voters, the existing local sales tax would continue at the same rate for another 10 years after its current authorization expires on April 1, 2027. The committee also reported that Mount Vernon’s citywide pavement condition score is 69, with a significant share of roads rated poor or worse. A draft six-year transportation project plan will be released May 18, followed by a public hearing on June 10 and planned final adoption on June 24.
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