Dare County Votes on Park Tax | Virginia Beach News

Dare County is rolling out a $20,000 outreach campaign to ensure voters have all the facts before deciding on a proposed 0.25% sales tax hike in November — not to sway votes, but to inform. The extra revenue, projected at $6.1 million annually, would fund park and recreation upgrades totaling $56 million, with the county planning to borrow the full amount and repay it using the new tax revenue. While locals would pay just $14 more per year, tourists would shoulder most of the burden. Officials admit project specifics like timelines and costs can’t be finalized until after the vote, as they need contractors first. Residents are encouraged to stay tuned for more updates as the community prepares to decide whether to invest in local parks and recreation. 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/9b603a11b1ce3e86