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The remaining votes were counted and certified Tuesday morning by the Clark County Board of Elections at the Springview Government Center. No recount will be required because the final tally wasn’t within a half-percent.
If approved, the tax would’ve increased the local income tax for five years from 2 percent to 2.4 percent. The tax would have generated an additional $6.7 million annually.
For workers making $30,000 a year, the tax would cost an additional $9.75 per month.
MORE INFORMATION: $417K in cuts could close Springfield tourism agency’s doors
Last week, the city discussed slashing $1.5 million in cuts next year in several departments, including to parks, municipal court, safety services and a local tourism agency.
Springfield city commissioners are expected to discuss their budget again at 8 p.m. today at the City Hall Forum, 76 E. High St. They likely will vote on the 2017 budget on Dec. 20.
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