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for law enforcement,” specifically mentioning less money for mileage on Sheriffs cars.
Henry Gorfein asked if the county had fully explored other ways to raise money besides real estate taxes. He said he had paid licensing fees in other counties.
Mr. McCarthy said the county had looked at the Business and Professional License but did not believe it would bring in much money. A 2 percent tax on meals and lodging could save about one cent on the tax rate, but would have to be approved by the voters in a referrendum, Mr. McCarthy said. “It has never passed in any referendum,” he said. “People do not vote to put a tax on themselves.” • The supervisors scheduled a meeting for 6 p.m. Monday, June 24, to take action on the budget. — By SHARON KILPATRICK
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