St. Paul residents will have an opportunity to learn more about a proposed sales tax increase they’ll be voting on this November during a virtual meeting on Monday evening.

The proposal, which was passed in June by the St. Paul City Council, would increase the city’s sales tax by 1% for the next 20 years to help fund park maintenance and projects, build a new recreation center, and the reconstruction of several main streets. The tax would allow nearly $1 billion to be collected.

The Union Park District Council and the League of Women Voters of St. Paul are hosting a virtual forum on the issue from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday.

If passed, sales taxes in St. Paul would be nearly 10%, the highest in the state. As previously reported, opponents are concerned some people may decide to shop outside of the city due to the high tax.

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Those expected to attend the meeting include Mayor Melvin Carter, Sean Kershaw, the Director of St. Paul Public Works; Andy Rodriguez, the Director of St. Paul Parks and Recreation; Amanda Duerr, the Vice President of Government Affairs with the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, and others.

CLICK HERE to RSVP for the meeting, which will be held on Zoom.

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