Three propositions for general election ballot

With the primary complete, voters will now be asked to turn attention to their next set of choices. This year’s general election ballot will contain two local propositions for the community to decide on and one constitutional amendment.

SPOT Tax

The first proposition relates to the Specific Purpose Sales and Use Tax, better known as SPOT.

The money raised through this 1% tax goes directly to the four municipalities and county and is used for infrastructure needs that are often difficult to fund elsewhere.

SPOT is the “sixth penny” tax and is different to those first five pennies. Instead of be...