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Estimated 1st Yr Sales Tax Revenue = $1,969,550

*2006 Road & Bridge Budget = $5,974,190

*2006 Total Budget = $23,690,529

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1% sales tax = 33% increase in Road & Bridge budget.

1% sales tax = 8% increase in Total budget.

*See ELBERT COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING DECEMBER 13, 2006

Also:  Don’t forget the Earmarked Money Illusion