The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

February 24, 2009

<img src="http://www.joplinglobeonline.com/images/zope/new.gif" border=0> 8:40 a.m. Miami City Council delays action on proposed tax increase


The Miami City Council Monday further delayed action on a ballot proposal to seek a sales-tax increase to finance a comprehensive road-improvement project.

Councilman Scott Trussler’s motion to seek a 1-cent sales tax hike died for lack of a second, and no further motions were made.

The council is planning to survey attendees at a March 7 breakfast about their views of a tax hike.

Nine people attended Monday’s special meeting and public hearing on the proposal.