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County council passes income tax increase to fund new jail

Clayton Baumgarth

In a 5-1 vote on Tuesday evening, the council voted yes on the 0.175 percent income tax increase.
Monroe County Council holds public hearing on jail tax increase ahead of Tuesday vote

Clayton Baumgarth

Only two members of the public shared their opinion during the hearing.
Monroe County leaders asking to raise income tax for new justice facility

George Hale

Commissioner Julie Thomas said the county needs to construct a new jail to replace its aging downtown facility as well as co-locate judicial services to the same site.