- Mecklenburg County’s proposed 1% transit sales tax has both strong supporters and critics.
- The tax aims to raise $19.4 billion over 30 years for transit projects.
- Supporters like Gov. Josh Stein and the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance argue it’s essential for growth and infrastructure.
- Critics like former Mayor Jennifer Roberts and Braxton Winston argue it disproportionately affects lower-income residents and question the campaign’s funding.
Source: axios.com
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