Katelyn Baker
Well-Known Member
Eugene city officials would put revenue from a proposed local sales tax on recreational marijuana toward social services, the new community court and parks security, the City Council decided Monday.
City voters will decide on the 3 percent tax, estimated to bring in $200,000 to $600,000 annually, in the Nov. 8 election.
The vote was 4-2. Councilors Mike Clark and Betty Taylor voted no. Councilors Claire Syrett and Alan Zelenka were absent.
The community court, a docket under Eugene municipal court, convened for the first time on Sept. 2. It aims to cut the number of nuisance crimes downtown by directing offenders to drug and alcohol treatment and housing help.
The city's parks department has reported an increase in illegal camping and aggressive behavior from the campers, drug addicts and mentally ill people, worrying patrons and department staff.
If the tax passes, city officials would return to the City Council with options of how to use revenue for those programs.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Eugene City Council Decides How It Would Spend Pot-Tax Money
Author: Christian Hill
Contact: The Register-Guard
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Website: The Register-Guard
City voters will decide on the 3 percent tax, estimated to bring in $200,000 to $600,000 annually, in the Nov. 8 election.
The vote was 4-2. Councilors Mike Clark and Betty Taylor voted no. Councilors Claire Syrett and Alan Zelenka were absent.
The community court, a docket under Eugene municipal court, convened for the first time on Sept. 2. It aims to cut the number of nuisance crimes downtown by directing offenders to drug and alcohol treatment and housing help.
The city's parks department has reported an increase in illegal camping and aggressive behavior from the campers, drug addicts and mentally ill people, worrying patrons and department staff.
If the tax passes, city officials would return to the City Council with options of how to use revenue for those programs.
News Moderator: Katelyn Baker 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Eugene City Council Decides How It Would Spend Pot-Tax Money
Author: Christian Hill
Contact: The Register-Guard
Photo Credit: Thinkstock
Website: The Register-Guard
