LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX:

In November 2013, voters in the Cedar Rapids area metro block approved a 10-year extension of the local option sales tax by a 62-percent margin. The extension will be in effect from July 2014 to June 2024.

While the contiguous cities in the metro area voted as a block, each city specified how the funds would be used. The City of Marion voted to use the Local Option Sales Tax: "Seventy percent (70%) for street and sewer construction, reconstruction, repair and improvements; 30 percent (30%) for community projects consisting of any general or essential corporate purpose."

A Local Option Sales Tax Spending Plan was created to track the usage of Local Option Sales Tax.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) Oversight Committee is to assure compliance with the approved LOST ballot language.

ABOUT THE COMMITTEE:

The committee is made up of seven members, each appointed to serve a  three-year term during the life of the tax.

STAFF CONTACT:

Lianne Cairy, Finance Director
Ph. 319-743-6352
Email Lianne

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Member	Term Expires
Forrest Ward	12-31-26
Ann Brendes	12-31-26
Vacant	12-31-26
Dwight Hogan	12-31-22
Elizabeth Wilson	12-31-22

If interested in serving on this committee, please view the Boards & Commissions for instructions how to apply.

MEETING TIMES:

Due to a number of vacancies on the committee, meetings are being scheduled on an as-needed basis. A meeting schedule will be re-established and posted when the vacancies have been filled.  Meetings take place at City Hall unless otherwise specified.

AGENDAS & MINUTES:

Agendas and minutes from committee meetings are available.