Sales tax hike to be decided by Collier voters

Collier County voters will decide whether to approve a one percent sales tax increase in November. The goal is to raise $490 million, which would pay for 18 projects, such as improving roads, replacing bridges and building new ambulance stations. At the county's Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, some business owners raised objections to the proposed tax hike, which would raise it from 6 to 7 percent.