closed: Resolved #180973

City Performance:

Other: In regard to the additional % food tax downtown, the admin finally announced they’re going to attempt to do the project but no end in site for the tax. Again, I have heard, read, and seen other complaints that citizens are tired of this tax. In a place that is not NY or Chicago but has the cost of living as such with no pay scale in town keeping individuals on pace with inflation, this tax is impacting locals the most. How do you expect any citizens or employees in this town to afford supporting local business when they cannot afford to eat there? What is the timeline for this tax to expire and officially end? Indiana already had a high enough sales tax compared to other states as it is. Many are seriously concerned with how little care this administration has with cost of living and income differences in this town and county (since many cannot/intentionally do not live within city limits)

Assigned to: Rose Smith

History

8/12/2022 15:08:30 Closed by Anonymous

Thank you for your comment. Your questions and concerns have been shared with the administration. The food and beverage tax helps to fund the expansion of the Monroe County Convention Center, and it was passed in 2017. It will continue to help the job growth and economic development in our community.

Sent notification to Rose Smith

https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=180973 Closed by Anna Dubois Thank you for your comment. Your questions and concerns have been shared with the administration. The food and beverage tax helps to fund the expansion of the Monroe County Convention Center, and it was passed in 2017. It will continue to help the job growth and economic development in our community.

8/10/2022 11:53:49 Anonymous assigned this case to Rose Smith

Sent notification to Rose Smith

https://bloomington.in.gov/crm/tickets/view?ticket_id=180973 Anonymous assigned this case to Rose Smith You can use the link to follow progress on this case.

8/10/2022 11:53:49 Opened by Anonymous