Claremore community split on 1% sales tax increase

Claremore community split on 1% sales tax increase

Claremore city leaders are asking the community to vote on April 1 to increase the sales tax by 1% or one cent. City Manager John Feary said the money will help fix roads, wastewater, and storm water systems. He added that improvement to city infrastructure could boost the local economy. However, people in Claremore have mixed feelings about more money coming out of their pockets.Sarah Hayes is the owner of the Oklahoma Pizza Company in downtown…