SALES TAX
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States push to make Amazon, others collect tax from online sales, but Web retailers fight back
March 21, 2011
Sales tax exemption for clothes loses in Senate
BISMARCK (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers have defeated a second proposal to extend a sales tax break for clothing and shoes.February 05, 2011
Sales tax hike approved in Valley City
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) — The Valley City Commission has approved increasing the city sales tax half a percent to reduce special assessments in the city.June 27, 2010
Grand Forks library seeks sales tax money
Grand Forks library officials are seeking a special city election in September to decide on a sales tax for a new facility.April 16, 2010
The voters should make this sales tax decision
The City Council decided Monday to forego voter approval and amended the current ordinance to take half of the 1 percent sales tax to reduce the city’s share of special assessments and extend the tax until 2018. The intent to lower taxes is good, but we question the means to achieve it.April 08, 2010
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Fargo has April 9 deadline to get sales tax on ballot
City and county leaders face a tight timeline if they want to get a half-cent sales tax for flood protection on the June ballot. The deadline to submit a proposal is April 9, giving city leaders less than two weeks to decide.By By Heidi Shaffer, Forum Communications Co. , March 27, 2010
Letter to the editor: Council is right in seeking funds from city sales tax
Steal, rob, abscond, grand theft, money grab … words that Jamestown/ Stutsman Development Corp. Board member Dick Geigle, speaking on behalf of the JSDC, used to deride Mayor Clarice Liechty and three Jamestown City Council members in The Jamestown Sun and on a radio interview regarding their decision to utilize half of the 1 percent city sales tax for city infrastructure.By Dean P. Remboldt , March 18, 2010
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JSDC Board to submit new proposal on sales tax to city
The Jamestown/Stutsman Development Corp. Board of Directors voted at a special meeting Monday morning to change the wording of a proposal to define the city’s future responsibility for infrastructure related to economic development. “It’s my feeling that we should strive to do what we can, to do the best for the community,” said Jim Boyd, JSDC president.By Ben Rodgers , March 16, 2010
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Most readers want a vote on sales tax
Last week, The Jamestown Sun asked readers of its Web site the question “How do you feel about the Jamestown City Council extending the 1 percent sales tax without a public vote?” Here are the results of the unscientific survey:March 11, 2010
Granville passes city sales tax
Voters in the north-central North Dakota town of Granville have approved a 2 percent city sales tax. The city auditor’s office said the measure passed with 27 votes in favor and three against. It will take effect July 1. The money will be used to fund infrastructure, economic development and the city park.March 08, 2010
Granville passes sales 2 percent city sales tax
GRANVILLE, N.D. (AP) — Voters in the north-central North Dakota town of Granville have approved a 2 percent city sales tax.March 07, 2010
Bismarck mayor says hold off on sales tax hike
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Bismarck Mayor John Warford wants to postpone a proposal for a penny sales tax increase.September 20, 2009
Sales tax: City committee sets meeting for discussion
In what could only be called a paradox, the City Council’s Public Works Committee Thursday dealt with flood-related issues along with complaints that the river is too low. To deal with the aftereffects of spring flooding on city infrastructure, the committee decided to hold a special meeting next week to discuss using a half of the 1 percent sales tax for repairs. Councilman Pat Nygaard said he wanted ample time for discussion.August 28, 2009
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Letter to the editor: Council should bring tax issue to vote, not decide it
I am writing in regard to the proposed use of economic development sales tax for infrastructure needs. I would like to express my concern with the recommendation prior to the Public Works Committee making a recommendation on the matter at its Aug. 27 meeting at City Hall.By Leslie J. Horgan , August 26, 2009
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Letter to the editor:" Sales tax fund changes can still promote development
The voters of Jamestown passed the ordinance for a 1 percent sales and use tax dedicated to economic and jobs development. It is a good question if we should continue with the full 1 percent going to jobs and economic development. We should however, ask the question before we give the answer.By Dwaine Heinrich , August 26, 2009
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