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Erath police chief thanks town for passing half-cent sales tax: 'We're very, very honored'

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ERATH, La. (KLFY) -- The residents voted 58% to pass the half-cent sales tax for the police department. Erath Police Chief Anna LaPointe is thankful for the community's support. LaPointe said the sales tax is paid quarterly, so the benefits will not be seen immediately. "It's going to take, you know, a few months to do that. We don't work considerably off the sales tax. We get a budget yearly. So when we get our budget, that's what reflects our …

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Erath approves first sales tax for police department, ensuring continued services

ERATH, KATC The town of Erath has approved a half-cent sales tax to fund its police department, marking the first time the small community has implemented a tax specifically for law enforcement.Police Chief Anna LaPointe said the tax, expected to generate approximately $165,000 annually, is essential to maintaining 24-hour operations and meeting increasing costs.If we wouldnt have gotten the tax, then eventually the town wouldnt have been able …

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Erath police chief thanks town for passing half-cent sales tax: 'We're very, very honored'

ERATH, La. (KLFY) -- The residents voted 58% to pass the half-cent sales tax for the police department. Erath Police Chief Anna LaPointe is thankful for the community's support. LaPointe said the sales tax is paid quarterly, so the benefits will not be seen immediately. "It's going to take, you know, a few months to do that. We don't work considerably off the sales tax. We get a budget yearly. So when we get our budget, that's what reflects our …

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KLFY broke the news in on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
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