There are 4 article(s) tagged tax on prepared foods:

• November 2022

  • Hernando mayor says vote against proposed tax for parks was ‘pretty decisive’

    Despite some questions about county residents voting in the Hernando-only referendum on parks funding, the suspected votes were not enough to override defeat of the proposal.

    By Toni Lepeska November 21, 2022

  • Hernando election commissioner says overturning park tax vote unlikely

    There are not enough questionable ballots in the Hernando referendum for a 1% tax on prepared foods to overturn the results, a DeSoto County election officials says.

    By Toni Lepeska November 10, 2022

  • Hernando voters reject 1% tax earmarked for parks, recreation

    Hernando voters reject 1% tax earmarked for parks and recreation. Meanwhile, two school board candidate win offices in Tuesday’s election.

    By Toni Lepeska November 09, 2022

  • Hernando to vote on 1% tax for parks

    Hernando voters will consider adding a 1% tax to prepared foods, such as restaurants and delis, to help fund an improved parks program in the DeSoto County city.

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    Hernando votes on 1% tax: Frequently asked questions

    By Toni Lepeska November 02, 2022