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Arcadia Today
By the People, for the People
Charlotte County Voters to Decide on 1% Sales Tax Extension
County officials finalize list of projects to be funded if tax is renewed
Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:44am
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A county worker oversees infrastructure repairs funded by a proposed sales tax extension, a critical investment in the community's future.Arcadia TodayCharlotte County officials are preparing to ask voters to extend a 1% sales tax this year. The county's Sales Tax Group has finalized a list of projects that would be funded if the tax is renewed, including infrastructure improvements and community development initiatives.
Why it matters
The 1% sales tax has been an important source of revenue for Charlotte County, funding critical infrastructure and community projects. Extending the tax would allow the county to continue these investments, but voters will have the final say on whether to approve the extension.
The details
The Sales Tax Group, made up of county and municipal representatives, has ranked the proposed projects that would be funded by the 1% sales tax extension. Top priorities include road and bridge repairs, stormwater system upgrades, and expansions to parks and recreational facilities. The group also identified community development initiatives like affordable housing and economic development programs.
- The 1% sales tax has been in place in Charlotte County since 2016.
- Voters will decide on extending the tax in a referendum this November.
The players
Charlotte County
The local government of Charlotte County, Florida, which is seeking to extend a 1% sales tax that has been in place since 2016.
Sales Tax Group
A committee made up of county and municipal representatives that has finalized the list of projects to be funded by the potential 1% sales tax extension.
What they’re saying
“Extending this sales tax is crucial for us to continue investing in the infrastructure and community programs that our residents rely on.”
— Tricia Duffy, Charlotte County Commissioner
What’s next
Voters in Charlotte County will have the opportunity to approve or reject the 1% sales tax extension in a referendum on the November 2026 ballot.
The takeaway
The proposed 1% sales tax extension in Charlotte County would allow the county to fund a range of important infrastructure and community projects, but the decision ultimately rests with local voters in the upcoming referendum.
