URBANA, Ill. (WAND) — A proposed sales tax referendum currently on the ballot is getting a thumbs down from a state lawmaker.
Illinois State Representative Carol Ammons, (D) Urbana, speaking to reporters on October 17, 2024.
State Representative Carol Ammons (D-Urbana), wants a vote against an attempt by Champaign County to raise the county sales tax. The increase would be one quarter of one percent. Ammons said Thursday the tax would place an unfair burden on poor and low-income families.
“Someone making $30,000 per year will pay the same amount of taxes on diapers and other necessities as a wealthy person who makes $300,000 per year,” Ammons stated outside of her Urbana office.
Ammons contends the county has plenty of money in reserve and doesn’t need the extra funds.
If passed the county says it will use the money for public safety with funds going to the sheriff's office, public defenders office and the justice system.
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