Potter County Commissioners are looking to raise sales taxes but will first hold public meetings to discuss the issue.

The proposed increase will only affect the unincorporated areas of Potter County.  If passed the sales tax would add about 2 cents per dollar to the current rate.  The increase would bring the county rate equal to the current city rate.

If passed the extra revenue would be used to fund need fire fighting equipment for the county.

The proposal will be voted on in November.

There are four public meetings scheduled to discuss and solicit comment on the increase. All meetings begin at 6:30pm.

October 6th Bushland Middle School

October 7th Valle De Oro Volunteer Fire Station

October 8th Highland Park High School Technology Room

October 9th River Road High School Auditorium

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