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October 27, 2026: What’s on the agenda when the Sitka Assembly meets tonight?
Sitka voters could soon weigh in on a seasonal sales tax to fund a local childcare initiative. When the Sitka Assembly meets tonight (9-22-26), it will consider setting a special election for February 2.
If approved, Sitka’s upcoming summer sales tax rate would increase from 6% to 6.5%. Winter sales tax would remain unchanged. The city anticipates it could raise more than $1 million in additional sales tax revenue per year with the increase.
Sponsors of the proposal say, if approved by voters, the funds will be put towards workforce incentives, grants, a family scholarship fund, and a…
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