Taylor Jedrzejek
As a late addition to Tuesday nightâs agenda, Commissioner Gene Houpe introduced a measure to postpone a county sales tax increase that was planned to be discussed in county budget meetings in the coming months.
After roughly 10 minutes of discussion among the board, the resolution passed unanimously, postponing any potential sales tax increase in Iredell County for at least a couple of years.
âHistorically, weâve never gone to the voters for any type of bond or tax increase unless thereâs no other revenue stream available,â Houpe said. âWe have a revenue stream now with the stimulus money that is being made available by the state and federal government that we think can bridge the gap for the next couple of years.â