CHARLOTTE — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has endorsed a proposed sales tax increase for transit in Mecklenburg County.
Gov. Stein released a statement on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of making critical infrastructure investments for the county.
Mecklenburg County Commissioners approved a vote this summer to put a penny sales tax referendum on the November ballot to fund public transportation projects.
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“With so many people settling in Mecklenburg County, now is the time to make the critical infrastructure investments to keep the county a great place to live, work and raise a family,” Governor Stein said.
If voters approve the measure, one cent of every dollar spent in Mecklenburg County will go towards a wide variety of public transportation initiatives.