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On Tuesday night the Springdale City Council met to discuss the
business of the city in this adjusted living environment we are currently
in. There are very few if any of us who truly like paying taxes, but all of
us are affected by infrastructure. Last night the Springdale City Council
was asked to support a resolution stating the Springdale supports the
upcoming continuation of the 1% sales tax to support continued
highway, interstate and road development.
Arkansas Highway Commissioner Philip Taldo spoke on behalf of the Commission to answer any questions council members may have. While the measure was defeated in committee 4-3 it passed with great support 6-1 with Mike Overton voting against the infrastructure funding resolution. If the funding is allowed to expire in 2023 Springdale alone would lose $1.6 million in revenue used to support our roadways in town.
In addition, the loss of that money would jeopardize the future of critically important projects such as the 612 Northern Springdale Bypass from I-49 to Hwy 265, the widening of portions of Highway 112 from Fayetteville to Bentonville and the XNA connector. Further, many smaller projects would be affected by the loss of that state turnback money.
It is in the overwhelming best interest of our city that the measure passes on the ballot in November so we do not slow down development throughout our city in a time when we're seeing such excellent momentum.
Arkansas Highway Commissioner Philip Taldo spoke on behalf of the Commission to answer any questions council members may have. While the measure was defeated in committee 4-3 it passed with great support 6-1 with Mike Overton voting against the infrastructure funding resolution. If the funding is allowed to expire in 2023 Springdale alone would lose $1.6 million in revenue used to support our roadways in town.
In addition, the loss of that money would jeopardize the future of critically important projects such as the 612 Northern Springdale Bypass from I-49 to Hwy 265, the widening of portions of Highway 112 from Fayetteville to Bentonville and the XNA connector. Further, many smaller projects would be affected by the loss of that state turnback money.
It is in the overwhelming best interest of our city that the measure passes on the ballot in November so we do not slow down development throughout our city in a time when we're seeing such excellent momentum.
City Council Nearly Unanimous In Support Of
Highway Funding Resolution