On Monday, November 25, City Council members voted to officially approve a 1 percent sales tax that will be applied toward construction on River Street. Eureka voters approved the tax in November, during the general election. At their meeting, councilmembers approved ordinance #4259 (found on page 10), authorizing the tax levy. Collection of the tax should begin on April 1, 2020. “Very thankful to the citizens for supporting this,” said Mayor Michael Countryman.

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