Columbia Voters Approve Safety Tax | Jefferson City News

Columbia voters narrowly approved a one percent sales tax hike—just 85 votes separating victory from defeat—to fund a public safety boost, with $38 million annually earmarked for police and fire departments. Firefighters campaigned door-to-door, and union leaders praised the community’s clear message: safety matters more than taxes. The city’s sales tax now jumps to 3%, making it the fourth-highest rate in the state—and setting the stage for a major overhaul of emergency services. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afa9fec621f87b88