Sumter County voters pass Penny Tax by 61% margin

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Sumter County voters passed the Capital Projects Penny Sales Tax referendum by a margin of 61.1% in favor and 38.9% opposed.

It is poised to bring in $125 million for 30 projects during the next eight years.

"With the penny coming, everything is gonna get exponential," Sumter Mayor David Merchant said. "It's gonna help our community grow, help quality of life for our citizens, help bring jobs and just improve Sumter all around."


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