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New Iberia Fire Chief reacts to sales tax passing; sales tax increases pay for firefighters

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NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY)- A 1/4 cent sales tax has officially passed, ensuring over 50 firefighters with the department will receive higher salaries moving forward. The tax passed with 53 percent of voters saying yes, and 47 percent of voters saying no. This comes after the sales tax was proposed by the New Iberia Department due to firefighters' hourly salary only being $10.72. Now, with the sales tax passing, the department will receive $2 millio…

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New Iberia Fire Chief reacts to sales tax passing; sales tax increases pay for firefighters

NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY)- A 1/4 cent sales tax has officially passed, ensuring over 50 firefighters with the department will receive higher salaries moving forward. The tax passed with 53 percent of voters saying yes, and 47 percent of voters saying no. This comes after the sales tax was proposed by the New Iberia Department due to firefighters' hourly salary only being $10.72. Now, with the sales tax passing, the department will receive $2 millio…

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