BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – We’re less than one month away from a half-percent sales tax taking effect in Brown County.
It’s scheduled to start January 1 and be in place for 72 months.
Deputy Executive Jeff Flynt notes the money will help fund nine major county infrastructure projects, including building a new expo hall to replace the aging Brown County Arena.
“Similar to when the Lambeau tax sunset in 2015, it will be used in exactly the same ways.”
Flynt explains how things will likely progress with the expo hall in the coming year.
“You’re not going to see much in the way of work at the expo hall. What you are going to possibly notice is that there’s going to be a lot of behind the scenes work.”
He notes what work will likely dominate the coming year.
“Roads and infrastructure. You’re going to see a lot of the projected money collected going toward the highway projects.”
In addition, progress is expected on a STEM innovation center on the UW-Green Bay campus and a new exhibit at the museum.
Flynt explains what sort of items will be subject to the tax.
“Clothing, computers, electricity, gas, water, admission or access privileges to entertainment or athletic events.”
The tax is expected to generate roughly $147-million dollars.
