City of Eufaula PropositionEufaula: 1% city sales tax for street improvements, April 2027 to March 2042
What your vote means
Eufaula adds a 1% city sales tax (1 cent per dollar) for street work, from April 2027 to March 2042.
No new 1% city sales tax for streets.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- Asks Eufaula voters to approve a 1% city sales tax on sales taxable under the Oklahoma Sales Tax Code, in addition to other city, county and state sales taxes. source: cityofeufaulaok.com
- The money would pay for street improvements, or repay debt (by the city or a city public trust) used to finance them. source: cityofeufaulaok.com
- The tax would run April 1, 2027 through March 31, 2042 (15 years). source: cityofeufaulaok.com
- Called by Resolution No. 26-07-01 (July 21, 2026), signed by Mayor James Hickman; details are in Ordinance No. 26-07-01. source: cityofeufaulaok.com
Cost: 1 cent per $1 of taxable purchases in Eufaula, April 2027 to March 2042. Source: https://www.cityofeufaulaok.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Proclamation-and-Notice.pdf
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
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Why opponents object
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Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
Official ballot wording, word for word (tap to open)
Word for word from the City of Eufaula's Special Election Proclamation and Notice (July 21, 2026): cityofeufaulaok.com .
PROPOSITION
Shall the City of Eufaula be authorized to levy and assess a City excise tax (sales tax) of one percent (1.0%), in addition to all other City, County, and State excise taxes presently being levied or assessed, upon the gross proceeds or gross receipts derived from all sales taxable under the Oklahoma Sales Tax Code; providing the proceeds of such tax shall be used to fund street improvements and/or for the payment of debt service in connection with obligations heretofore issued or to be issued by the City and any public trust having the City as beneficiary thereof to finance or refinance said street improvements; and provided said excise tax shall be levied beginning April 1, 2027 and terminating March 31, 2042; all as more specifically set out in Ordinance No. 26-07-01 of the City?
- Yes – For the above Proposition
- No – Against the above Proposition
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