Locals React to Half-Cent Sales Tax Vote Outcome

Locals react to half-cent sales tax vote outcome

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — A measure that would have introduced a half-cent sales tax to help fund a brand-new fieldhouse was shot down Tuesday evening. 1,933 people in Minot voted on the proposal over the last week, and the measure fell short by 25 ballots. In addition to funding the construction of the proposed 30,000 square foot fieldhouse, the proposal would have cut property taxes by 40% and helped cover the costs of operating current facilities. …

Port: How will voters feel about property tax reform? We just got an early indication

MINOT — A ballot proposal that would have lowered property taxes for one of North Dakota's largest cities failed Tuesday night. It's an interesting outcome for this moment in our state's eternal debate over property taxes. First, some back story. As lawmakers cast their final votes on Gov. Kelly Armstrong's sweeping property tax reform and relief package, Rep. Scott Louser, a Republican from Minot, rose to announce a new property tax ballot meas…