The current 1/2 Cent Transportation Excise Tax was approved by the voters in 1994 of which the tax will expire on December 31, 2014.

At the Board of Supervisors' Work Session on October 29, 2013, the issue of the Gila County 1/2 Cent Transportation Excise Tax was discussed.  The issue at hand is whether or not the Board of Supervisors will consider placing the extension of the tax on the ballot for the November 2014 Election.  During that meeting, Don McDaniel, County Manager, recommended that the Board of Supervisors establish a citizens' committee to review all options with regard to this issue and ultimately provide a recommended plan of action to the Board of Supervisors.

During the Board of Supervisors' meeting of October 29th, County Manager Don McDaniel requested that each Board member seek out citizens who may be willing to serve on a citizens' committee, which would be established by the Board to obtain information and present a recommendation to the Board with regard to placing the extension of the tax on the ballot for the November 2014 Election.  At that time, he recommended that the Board members also obtain input from the cities and towns within Gila County.

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It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors discuss the list of individuals who may be interested in serving on the citizens' committee.