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Nixa to vote on sales tax hike funding police department
In the November general election, Nixa voters will decide a proposed 1-cent sales tax increase to fund Nixa police and parks. The city would earmark all new revenue from the tax increase for public safety and recreation. Nixa City Council voted this week to send the issue to voters. Nixa City Administrator Jimmy Liles and city staff, including Chief of Police Joe Campbell and Director of Parks & Recreation Matt Crouse proposed the measure as a solution to growing pains felt by the police department and parks & recreation department. “Increasing the sales tax is the only way the city will be able to afford the proposal to add more police officer positions, build a…
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Major funding dedicated to new sports complex, revamped facilities in DC
From summer programs to renovated recreational centers and a brand new sports complex, there will be new or upgraded facilities coming to all eight wards in the District. From summer programs to renovated recreational centers and a brand new sports complex, there will be new or upgraded facilities coming to all eight wards in the District. It’s part of a $365 million investment expected to happen over the next six years within Mayor Muriel Bowser’s budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Residents can expect a new indoor Sports Complex at RFK stadium, a $60 million dollar project that will offer gymnastics and other indoor activities for kids and adults, according to…
