Half-cent sales tax extension and spending plan
Summary
The current half-cent sales tax expires in 2028; council endorsed a plan to spend a projected $173.9 million from 2029–2038 on St. Lucie West Boulevard widening, road resurfacing, sidewalks, and water quality projects. Whether the referendum makes the 2026 ballot depends on county action.
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Visitors and non-residents would share the burden, but a yes vote in November extends the half-cent sales tax for ten more years.
Drivers on St. Lucie West Boulevard, pedestrians wanting sidewalks, and neighborhoods needing drainage and road resurfacing.
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