Athens-Clarke County, GA – Sales Tax, Nov. 2017

Athens-Clarke County, GA

Election Date: November 7, 2017
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Win for Transit
Results: 74%-26%

Local officials have approved the final project list for a 5-year 1% sales tax increase for transportation and sent it to the November ballot.  If approved, this ballot measure would raise an estimated $104 million over five years to spend on roads, bridges, sidewalks, bike lanes and paths and public transit.