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Cuyahoga County Broadens Sales Tax Use to Bolster $1B Jail Financing

Cuyahoga County Broadens Sales Tax Use to Bolster $1B Jail Financing

Cuyahoga County Council approved expanding the use of future sales tax revenue earmarked for jail or courthouse construction to include maintenance and operations. Officials hope the flexibility will improve borrowing terms as the county issues debt for a new jail.

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Cuyahoga County Council widens use of sales tax funds to aid $1B in jail borrowing