(Douglasville, GA)- The Douglas County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to add a Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST) to the November ballot. If approved by voters, the measure will support roadway projects throughout the county over the span of six years.
Douglas County’s Transportation Department maintains over 700 miles of roadways each year that support more than 100-thousand motorists a day. With a growing population and increasing visitor and pass-through traffic, the county’s infrastructure is feeling the strain.
The proposed TSPLOST will supplement the existing transportation funding through an additional 1% sales tax. It is expected to generate over $100 million in revenue over six years, from 2025 to 2031. Douglas County’s Department of Transportation will utilize this revenue to improve the county’s roads through maintenance & new projects focusing on safety, congestion relief, enhanced mobility, and quality of life for all citizens.
Citizens interested in learning more about the T-SPLOST and providing input regarding the potential list of projects, are invited to attend a series of public engagement meetings which will be held at locations throughout the county. The first meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 6:30 PM in Citizen’s Hall at the Douglas County Courthouse.
For additional information, please contact the Constituent Services Department at: constituentservices@douglascountyga.gov.
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