(Atlantic, Iowa) – Residents of Griswold will have a public measure on the ballot in November, in addition to electing their Mayor and City Council representatives. The Cass County Auditor’s Office reports Public Measure DG asks voters to approve a change in the one-percent (1%) local sales and services tax, effective July 1, 2022.

PROPOSED USES OF THE TAX:

If the change is approved, revenues from the sales and services tax shall be allocated as follows:

1.           0% for property tax relief

The specific purpose for which the revenues shall otherwise be expended is:

1.       100% for Any Legal Purpose

CURRENT USES OF THE TAX:

Revenues from the sales and services tax are currently allocated as follows:

1.        15% for Property Tax Relief

The specific purposes for which the revenues are otherwise expended are:

1.        30% for Capital Improvements
2.       30% for Community Betterment
3.       25% for Community Protection