St. Johns County voters could vote on a 1% sales tax hike this November to fund infrastructure projects.
County commissioners held a public hearing on the idea Tuesday. County administrators say needed infrastructure repairs total a half-billion dollars.
Plans call for nearly half of the revenues generated to go toward fixing roads. The rest would be spent on libraries, parks, fire stations and a sheriff’s command center.
William Fischer, president of a special taxing district in St. Johns County, said the investment is badly needed.
"Flagler Estates Road and Water Control district also imposes a tax, but the cost of the materials these days is outrageous," Fischer said. "We need a little help."
The County Commission expects to take up the proposed 1% sales tax hike next month.
If it passes, voters would have the final say about whether to raise the local sales tax.
