Be sure to vote on this issue of financing the new county jail.
On the ballot:
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A yes vote means that the majority of the costs will be financed through a local sales tax which would remain in effect for 30 years or until the bonds are retired, whichever comes first.
A no vote means that the majority of the costs would be financed through increased property taxes for 30 years or until the bonds are retired, whichever comes first.
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The local option sales tax would be five-eights of a cent or 0.625% which equates to 50 cents for every $80 of eligible sales made in the county and would not apply to necessities like clothing, food, cars and general services/labor costs.
If the sales tax is not approved, property taxes will possibly increase by 20% for the next 30 years. You can vote early now at the administration building in Bemidji or on Election Day, Nov. 7, at your local polling place.
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