Polk County, FL
Election Date: November 4, 2014
Type: Sales Tax
Revenue Type:
Transit Revenue Explanation:
Outcome: Loss for Transit
Results: Failed, 28% - 72%
The Polk County Transit Authority and Polk County Board of County Commissioners approved a referendum for November 4, 2014 to levy a one-cent sales tax increase. Half of the new tax revenues will be used to fund the development, construction, equipment, maintenance, operation, and supportive services for a countywide bus transit system.