NICKERSON, Kan. — There is a special question on the ballot for Tuesday's election for Nickerson city residents. That is a continuation of the city’s $0.01 sales tax.
The sales tax was first approved by a vote of the public in 2012. The tax funded the new community center. Once that was finished, the sales tax came up for extension in 2017. City residents again approved the tax for sewer line and park improvements.
There are some changes to the resolution that is up for a vote Tuesday. The council approved adding sidewalk improvements and an overall upkeep of the city to the sales tax question. The park and sewer line improvements also remain on the resolution.
With the recent increase in sales tax revenue, the city takes in about $75,000 per year. If approved, the tax would continue for another four years. If voted down, the sales tax will sunset in 2022.
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