Williams County will have a measure on the November 8, 2022 General Election ballot asking the public whether or not they support a renewal of the County’s 1% Public Safety Sales Tax (1% PSST).
Since April 2015, the 1% PSST has been a supplemental revenue source for the 18 public safety agencies that serve more than 40,000 people living and working in more than 2,000 square miles of Williams County. The tax was voted in by the public in November 2014 and will expire on March 31, 2025. A renewal of the tax would extend it to March 31, 2035.
Revenue from the tax has been spent on major building projects including the expansion of the Williams County Law Enforcement Center, which houses the Williams County Correctional Center.
Everyone, including visitors, temporary workers, and industry, contribute to revenue generation of a sales tax. With the growing population and increase of industrial activity, first responders are busier than ever. Costs to efficiently operate and equip public safety agencies have also increased.
For more information about the ballot measure, visit https://www.williamsnd.com/1-public-safety-sales-tax/
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