Godfrey Narrowly Approves Sales Tax Increase To Avoid Grocery Tax Replacement

Godfrey board approves 0.75% sales tax hike after mayor breaks tie

Mayor’s tie-breaking vote pushes through sales tax hike in Godfrey

Godfrey Narrowly Approves Sales Tax Increase To Avoid Grocery Tax Replacement

GODFREY – The Village of Godfrey has become the first and only Riverbend municipality not to replace the state’s expiring 1% sales tax on groceries. Instead, Mayor Mike McCormick cast a tie-breaking vote to raise the village’s sales tax by 0.75%. An ordinance to raise the sales tax in Godfrey was originally set for a first reading on Tuesday before trustees called for a suspension of the rules, bringing it to an immediate final vote. After signi…