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Conduct a Public Hearing to consider a Sales Tax Ordinance and Referendum
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County Attorney
Conduct a Public Hearing on May 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, in Room 119 at 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, Florida, to consider approving an ordinance levying a local sales tax and providing for a referendum for an extension of the local sales tax, to be held in conjunction with the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Budgeted Action:
No action needed.
BACKGROUND:
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The Board of County Commissioners has authorized staff to begin the process to place a referendum on the ballot for the 2026 general election, which, if approved by the voters, would provide for an extension of the local sales tax beginning January 1, 2027. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary for the Board to approve this ordinance levying a local sales tax and authorizing the aforementioned referendum regarding the sales tax extension.
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