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Columbia Voters Approve New Safety Tax | Columbia Missouri News
Columbia voters narrowly approved a new three-eighths-cent sales tax to fund public safety, passing by just 85 votes — a testament to community resolve amid rising costs. The measure will generate $1.7 million annually, earmarked for hiring new officers and firefighters, upgrading aging equipment, and reviving successful outreach programs. Police and fire chiefs endorse the investment as essential and proven, while officials note funds won’t be immediate but will begin flowing soon. This tax is one piece of a broader funding strategy, ensuring Columbia can meet growing safety demands without…
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