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The Tale of 2% - Vote NO on Dec. 7 St. George Tax Proposal


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  • April 2024: Louisiana Supreme Court okays St. George incorporation

  • June 2024: Temporary taxing district set up as a placeholder until a permanent funding structure is approved by voters. District leaders appointed by governor. (LA law R.S. 33:3079).

  • December 7, 2024: STG leaders push new 2% tax, claim it's a transfer (it's not) It is legally a new municipal tax for the newly incorporated city. (LA law R.S.47:338:1)

What Are Voters Really Choosing?

• Approve the Tax: Voters would make the proposed 2% tax rate permanent.

• Reject the Tax: By law, voters have the option to choose between a tax rate of 0% and up to 2.5%. Rejecting this tax allows for further discussions on the appropriate rate.

No finalized budget

or agreement with City/Parish on provision of essential services like drainage, roads, or public safety, etc.

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group of people sitting on bench near trees duting daytime
Higher Taxes

Bigger Burdens on families and businesses. Adding this to potential state sales tax hikes could make STG one of the most heavily taxed in Louisiana.

is unfair and undemocratic. St. George is still run by appointed officials, not elected leaders.

Taxation Without Representation
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a calculator sitting on top of a table next to a laptop
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three men sitting while using laptops and watching man beside whiteboard
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two people shaking hands
Tax is Permanent

This Tax Lasts Forever with no end date. Once passed, this tax becomes perpetual. More transparency is needed before such a permanent decision


So, then what’s the Rush?

St. George leaders are pushing this tax without resolving key issues. Why rush into a decision with long-term impacts?

Let's Make a Smart Decision - Vote NO on the St. George tax!

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