St. Lucie County Renewal of half-cent local government infrastructure sales surtax (official ballot title not confirmed)
What your vote means
A YES vote keeps the extra half-cent sales tax in place after 2028, through 2038, for infrastructure projects.
A NO vote lets the half-cent tax end as scheduled in 2028 unless voters approve a new tax later.
Our one-line summary of the official wording.
In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- This asks countywide voters to renew the half-cent sales tax for roads and other public works that voters first approved in 2018 and that ends in 2028. source: wqcs.org
- If approved, the tax would continue through 2038, and the money is shared by the county and its cities for infrastructure projects such as road resurfacing. source: wqcs.org
- The County Commission voted 3-2 to put the renewal on the 2026 ballot instead of waiting for 2028. source: hometownnewstc.com
- Money: Half a cent on each dollar of taxable sales (50 cents on a $100 purchase). The extension is estimated to raise about $173 million for infrastructure. source: wqcs.org
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Cathy Townsend, St. Lucie County Commissioner (on putting it on the 2026 ballot): "I think two chances are better than one." source: hometownnewstc.com
- Scott Samples, City of Port St. Lucie: "The longer that it takes, usually the costs increase." source: wqcs.org
Why opponents object
- James Clasby, St. Lucie County Commissioner (against 2026 timing): "I'm not interested in running it twice if it fails once." source: wqcs.org
- Erin Lowry, St. Lucie County Commissioner (against 2026 timing): "It's not really going to be a second chance." source: hometownnewstc.com
Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
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