Support Peoria County Transportation Sales Tax Referendum


The maintenance and projects needs of Peoria County roads exceed its current share of Motor Fuel Tax and County Highway Budget. On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Peoria County voters will have the opportunity to invest in the county's infrastructure by voting for a sales tax increase to fund critical highway infrastructure projects.

Money collected from a 1/4% sales increase must go specifically to improve County-owned roads. The sales tax will end after 15 years. The tax is on retail goods, excluding food, pharmaceuticals, and titled goods (cars, boats, etc).

What You’ll See on the Ballot:
To pay for road improvements and other transportation purposes, shall Peoria County be authorized to impose an increase on its share of local sales taxes by 1/4% for a period not to exceed 15 years? This would mean that a consumer would pay an additional 25¢ in sales tax for every $100 of tangible personal property bought at retail. If imposed, the additional tax would cease being collected at the end of 15 years, if not terminated earlier by a vote of the county board.

For more information visit www.fixthecountyroads.com.