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Saint Louis County, MO August 5, 2008 Election
Proposition 1
Gross receipts tax
City of Wellston
Simple Majority Required

Fail: 53 / 46.49% Yes votes ...... 61 / 53.51% No votes

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Results as of Aug 6 12:18pm, 0.0% of Precincts Reporting
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Shall the gross receipts tax described in Section 13-72 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wellston, Missouri for every person engaged in the business of selling, distributing, and supplying natural, artificial or mixed natural and artificial gas for heating, lighting, power, and refrigeration in the city be increased from five (5) percent of the gross receipts to seven (7) percent of the gross receipts?

YES

NO

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  • If passed, this would increase gross receipts for general use and would bring the tax rate in line with surrounding municipalities. The rate has not been increased in 20 years.
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