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UNF poll: Most Duval residents opposed to increasing local gas tax
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She said Wednesday at a council meeting about the gas tax legislation it s clear the federal pandemic recovery money can go toward septic tank phaseouts. She said Jacksonville could put $200 million toward extending sewer service to neighborhoods that depend on septic tanks and use the remaining $143 million for other needs.
City Council member Ron Salem, who supports the gas tax increase, said after meeting with city finance officials, he understands the city has budget holes to fill and various financial needs. He said the $343 million from the federal government is great news but it doesn t take the place of the 6-cent gas tax increase.