Sales Tax, Alcohol Props on Ballot Today
Registered voters across Seminole County will take to the polls today to decide on extending a one-half cent sales tax for five more years and whether the county’s alcohol laws should be revised.
Four propositions appear on today’s ballot as detailed below. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Voters should check their voter ID cards for their polling locations. For more information, contact the Seminole County Election Board at (405) 257-2786.
Proposition 1 Shall Seminole County, Oklahoma be authorized to extend the current levy and assessment of a county sales tax of 60% of the 1/2 cent of one percent (20% to go to each district) provided that the revenues from such tax be allocated and used for repair or replacement of county roads, bridges and equipment, and provided further that said tax shall become effective September 1, 2025 and be limited in duration to five (5) years, terminating on August 31, 2030?
Proposition 2 Shall Seminole County, Oklahoma be authorized to extend the current levy and assessment of a county sales tax of 20% of the 1/2 cent of one percent provided that the revenues from such tax be allocated and used for Sheriff Department purposes, and provided further that said tax shall become effective September 1, 2025 and be limited in duration to five (5) years, terminating on August 31, 2030?
Proposition 3 Shall Seminole County, Oklahoma be authorized to extend the current levy and assessment of a county sales tax of 20% of the 1/2 cent of one percent provided that the revenues from such tax be allocated and used for county general purposes, and provided further that said tax shall become effective September 1, 2025 and be limited in duration to five (5) years, terminating on August 31, 2030?
Proposition 4 Shall the retail of alcoholic beverages by the individual drink for on-premises consumption be authorized and made lawful in Seminole County, Oklahoma, daily and in conformance with state statute?