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Wednesday, February 06, 2008

4 of 5 TN Wheel Tax hikes defeated

Washington County: the wheel tax referendum failed by a vote of 18,182 against to 7,487 in favor of — or 70.83 percent to 29.17 percent.

Cumberland County: WHEEL TAX For 2,744 Against 12,716.

Polk County:
Voters overwhelmingly said no to the 11-dollar annual tax for two libraries.

Grainger County: 2,518 Against 1,400 For.

Smith: Wheel tax narrowly approved.
Posted by Ben Cunningham at 8:03 AM
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