Sales Tax Increase Defeated in St. Johns County

With all 46 precincts reporting, the $120 million sales tax increase was rejected by voters, 55.37% to 44.63%.

"This is a tremendous victory for First Coast families and for Americans for Prosperity," said state chairman Dan Quiggle.  "The voters have sent a strong message to their local government - stop your reckless spending and cut our taxes."

RANSPORTATION ONE CENT SALES TAX

46 of 46 Precincts Counted
 
 

Votes

 

Percent

FOR the one cent sales tax  

43,014

 

44.63%

 

AGAINST the one cent sales tax  

53,372

 

55.37%

 

St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections

 

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