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Gianforte signs repeal of local-option gas tax despite plea from Missoula County, contractors
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Gov. Greg Gianforteâs signature essentially overturns the will of Missoula voters, who adopted the 2¢ per gallon tax last year.
and last updated 2021-05-11 18:35:08-04
MISSOULA â Despite the plea of Missoula County government and local businesses, Gov. Greg Gianforte on Monday signed a bill revoking the stateâs local-option gas tax, leaving commissioners to consider raising local property taxes to fill the void.
Gianforteâs signature essentially overturns the will of Missoula voters, who adopted the 2¢ per gallon tax last year. It also reverses the desire of the 1979 Legislature, which gave Montana counties the authority to adopt the tax as a tool to raise revenue for transportation maintenance.
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