COLUMBIA — Vague language, a polarized political environment and touchy ballot issues might hamper the continuation of the city parks sales tax, Mayor Bob McDavid said Wednesday.
McDavid expressed his concern at a meeting with Boone County officials that morning.
"We want this to be a well-thought-out vote," he said. "This is about the gift we give to our children and grandchildren."
The gift refers to the City of Columbia's parks and trails, which are funded by a one-eighth cent sales tax. On Nov. 2, voters will decide whether to continue that sales tax, which was established in 2000 and renewed in 2005.
To combat possible misconceptions about the tax, the mayor created Friends of Columbia's Parks to promote the proposal. The committee's formation, which is co-chaired by former Mayor Mary Anne McCollum and Columbia Daily Tribune publisher Vicki Russell, was announced Sept. 8.
"We want people to know this is a continuation of a 10-year-old vote," McDavid said, explaining how the language on the ballot might confuse voters. "'Shall impose,'" he said, quoting the ballot. "It sounds harsh and heavy."
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