Voters in Mecklenburg County will be asked to approve a quarter-cent sales tax referendum that will provide additional funding for our parks, arts and education. This sales tax will amount to five cents per $20 you spend. It’s a small price to pay for a major investment in Mecklenburg County’s quality of life.

On Tuesday, July 02, 2019, by a 7-2 vote, the Mecklenburg County Commissioners authorized a quarter-cent sales tax referendum to be placed on the November 5th ballot. It is estimated that the quarter-cent sales tax will generate $50 million a year annually.

The proceeds from the quarter-cent sales and use tax will be allocated accordingly:

• $17 million or 34% to expand our parks & greenways
• $22.5 million or 45% for local arts, science, history and cultural programs
• $8 million or 16% for critical investments in our Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools
• $2.5 million or 05% to local towns across the county for their parks & arts programs

The additional monies will help the county expand parks, greenways and open spaces. The allocated monies for the arts, science, history and cultural programs will be used to eliminate barriers to participation and will enable programs to continue that work with underserved populations and neighborhoods.

Learn more at BetterMecklenburg.com.